Occupational Therapy Resources
Occupational Therapists (OT) are medical professionals that work to improve a person's overall independence with their engagement in daily occupations. Treatment is personalized to address safety, promote independence, support co-morbid diagnosis and progress overall functioning skills. The term occupation refers to any daily task that a person needs to do, wants to do or is expected to do that brings meaning to their life. These tasks are divided into ADL's and IADL's:
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)- dressing, bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, sleeping
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)- any other occupation you engage in that provides personalized meaning (socialization, hobbies, sports, raising a child, work, school and more)
Occupational Therapists are trained in both physical and psychological interventions. Occupational therapy's history is rooted in mental health treatment. This combination of training and therapeutic focus makes Occupational Therapists ideal medical professionals for the treatment of those with FND, chronic pain and their co-morbid symptoms. Occupational therapy utilization varies country to country, so access may vary depending on where you are located.
How do Occupational Therapist's help those with FND?
Occupational therapy supports those with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) by restoring independence with daily occupations through personalized, developmentally appropriate, function focused task engagement. Through focusing on routine building, activity modification, social engagement, and self-management strategies (sensory and nervous system regulation); OT empowers patients and their support systems to rewire their nervous system and confidently re-engage in meaningful life activities.
Occupational Therapy Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Resources
OT Specific Websites
OT Potential
At OT Potential, their mission is to bridge the gap between research and hands-on occupational therapy practice. The ultimate goal is getting the latest treatment and best practices in front of every OT professional, client, caregiver, and member of the greater healthcare community.
If you are looking for continued education units (CEU), OT Potential Club is a great option to hear the newest research and treatment approaches, via podcast, while fulfilling your professional CEU requirement.
OT Potential also has OT specific FND resources and articles aiming to advance OT's awareness and role treating FND. Follow the link to learn more.
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
AOTA is the official organization of the United States that represents, promotes and advocates for the OT profession.
On this site you will find information about conferences, resources, publications, how to become an OT and much more.
Follow the link to learn more about all that AOTA is doing and how to get involved with advocating for OT.
WFOT is the official international organization representing the occupational therapy profession. They set the standard for occupational therapy education internationally and promote excellence in research and practice.
Follow the link to learn more about international advocacy, opportunities to collaborate with colleagues internationally and much more
World Federation of Occupational Therapist (WFOT)
