The Occupational Therapy Department at ALYN Hospital helps children and adolescents develop the skills they need to achieve the highest possible level of independence in everyday life. Each treatment program is tailored to the individual child and focuses on sensory, motor, cognitive, and behavioral abilities, enabling children to participate more fully in play, learning, writing, eating, dressing, communication, and other daily activities.
Every child undergoes a comprehensive assessment, which forms the basis of an individualized treatment plan designed to address their unique needs, abilities, and rehabilitation goals.
Treatment Facilities and Technology
Occupational therapy takes place in a wide range of specialized treatment environments, including therapy rooms, a therapeutic kitchen, a therapeutic garden, a hand splint workshop, a virtual reality suite, a biomechanics laboratory, and ALYN's Innovation Center, where customized assistive devices are designed and developed.
The department also specializes in the assessment and provision of rehabilitation technology, including wheelchairs, seating systems, safety car seats, communication devices, computers, tablets, smartphones, and other assistive equipment.
Virtual Reality Rehabilitation
ALYN integrates virtual reality (VR) and gaming technologies into occupational therapy to create engaging, motivating, and highly effective rehabilitation experiences. VR systems help children improve strength, balance, coordination, range of motion, endurance, and motor control through interactive, personalized activities.
Many of these systems have been adapted specifically for children with complex disabilities through customized controllers and accessible technologies, enabling every child to participate regardless of their physical abilities.
Specialized Services
The Occupational Therapy Department provides a variety of specialized services, including:
- Assessment, recommendation, and loan of assistive equipment, including powered wheelchairs, head supports, elbow splints, and adaptive car seats.
- Computer accessibility assessments and customized technology solutions.
- Assessment and adaptation of tablets, smartphones, and communication devices.
- Parent guidance and professional consultation through the MAAYAN Assistive Technology Center.
- Safe transportation consultation for children with special needs.
- Dynamic Elbow Splint Loan Program
ALYN operates a unique loan program providing dynamic elbow splints for children recovering from elbow fractures and injuries. These splints help improve range of motion during rehabilitation by allowing prolonged, controlled stretching, supporting faster and more effective recovery under the guidance of the occupational therapy team.