Occupational therapy for neurological conditions
A neurological condition can affect many different aspects of daily life. Activities that used to come naturally may now require more time, energy or attention. Sometimes the way you move changes; at other times, it is the way you process information, remember things or sustain activities that changes.
You may notice that everyday tasks are becoming more difficult, that you tire more quickly, find it hard to keep track of things, or feel less confident in carrying out daily activities. You may also experience changes in how you process stimuli, concentration or doing several things at once can affect how your day goes.
Occupational therapy helps you to continue carrying out daily activities as independently, safely and comfortably as possible. In doing so, we look not only at what has changed, but above all at ways in which you can continue to carry out activities in a way that suits you.
What do we offer?
Occupational therapy for neurological conditions focuses on maintaining, adapting or rebuilding daily activities.
During an initial assessment, for example, we look at:
- how changes affect everyday activities;
- energy distribution and capacity throughout the day;
- moving, carrying out and maintaining activities;
- concentration, overview, memory and sensory processing;
- ways of organising or carrying out activities differently.
Depending on your situation, our support may consist of advice, skills training, compensation strategies, energy management, assistive devices or practical adjustments that fit in with your daily life.
Who is this offer intended for?
Occupational therapy for neurological conditions may be appropriate if you:
- experiences difficulty with daily activities due to changes in movement or thinking;
- get tired more quickly or have a lower tolerance for physical exertion;
- is experiencing problems with concentration, memory or overview;
- are less able to carry out activities independently;
- more structure if you want to get a grip on the day;
- Seeking support during changes following a neurological condition;
- want to continue with your activities despite any limitations;
