Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists concentrate on promoting the child’s independent function. The goal is to equip the child with “tools” and skills to cope with life’s demands. Therapy is geared to creating or restoring age appropriate social, school, work and play skills. The aim is maximal independence, taking abilities and disabilities into consideration.

In addition to individual and group therapy, the Occupational Therapy Department is responsible for the field of rehabilitational technology and equipment fitting such as seating, wheel chairs, car safety seats and more.

Babies, children and young adults from “Shachar”, the inpatient rehabilitation departments, the clinics and the Skill Building Center receive treatment for congenital or acquired conditions.

An individual care plan, based on professional assessment is formulated for each child. The treatment plan has sensory, motor, cognitive and behavioral components. Assistive technology and equipment will be fitted to promote mobility and function during activities such as play, writing, drawing, eating, dressing etc. Adaptive computer technology, hardware and software, is fitted to enable the child to use a computer for writing, playing and communication.

 What makes us unique?

•  Professional consultation and information provided to parents by Ma’ayan – Rehabilitative Equipment Display Center
• Instruction and advice about transportation safety given to parents and schools by occupational therapists who are specialists in the field of safe transportation of children with special needs.
• Personalized recommendations for purchase and adaptation of equipment and computer technologies provided for each client.
• Recommendations for adapting the home to the client’s needs.