Personal, Tailored Occupational Therapy Plans
General Occupational Therapy Services
Currently at Independent Abilities, we offer occupational therapy at home, in a clinical setting and in the pool! Our goal at Independent Abilities is to put ‘You’ at the centre of your own health and tailor treatments to enhance your quality of life, well-being and independence.
Adult Neurological Rehabilitation
Independent Abilities primarily services adults with neurological conditions to assist you to become a more functional, independent person. Some of the following neurological conditions include:
- Stroke
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spina Bifida
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Occupational Therapist Evaluation and Consultation
The Occupational Therapist will meet with you to assess your situation or condition to determine your primary difficulties and strengths.
The OT will also review your medical history, ask a few questions, and observe you doing a variety of tasks.
After the evaluation, the Occupational Therapist will discuss with you a tailored treatment plan, set goals and recommend how often therapy may be needed.
A home evaluation may be needed to determine accessibility and safety assessments. As part of your therapy, environmental modifications and adapted equipment may be needed.
Occupational Therapy May Target
- Self-care Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
- Fine Motor Development
- Visual Motor Skills
- Oral Motor Skills and Feeding
- Executive Functioning Skills
- Participation in Leisure Activities
- Activities of Daily Living Skills (cooking, bathing, dressing, driving)
- Home Safety
Aquatic Therapy
Our Occupational Therapist is the only certified Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist in Barbados. Love for the water and helping people has merged her two passions.
Exercises performed in the water can bring relief for those that suffer from various neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders.
Water’s unique properties allow individuals to benefit from less pressure on the joints, reduced inflammation and a safe environment to improve balance and strength.
It’s also a fun and relaxing treatment!
Independent Abilities work with all ages in the pool from children to older adults and will all medical conditions. Prior to attending pool therapy, a clinic assessment must be completed.
“Your Ability to Remain Independent Is Our Priority”