Occupational Therapy
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that helps individuals develop, improve, or regain the skills needed to participate independently in everyday activities. Our certified Occupational Therapists focus on enhancing fine motor, sensory, cognitive, self-care, play, school, work, and daily living skills to help individuals achieve greater independence and quality of life. At Argan Riaya Rehabilitation Hospital, we offer evidence-based occupational therapy spanning pediatric OT to neurological and senior OT, all under one roof. For children, occupational therapy supports development in play, learning, self-care, sensory processing and integration, and participation in daily activities. For adults, OT helps individuals regain function and independence following illness, injury, neurological conditions, or age-related challenges.
Why Choose Occupational Therapy at Argan Riaya?
- Multidisciplinary collaboration between Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Physiotherapists, and Physicians.
- Internationally qualified and experienced clinicians.
- Advanced evidence-based assessment and intervention.
- Individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.
- Family-centered care with active caregiver involvement.
- Comprehensive services for both pediatric and adult populations.
Conditions We Manage — Pediatric Services
- Difficulties with play and social participation.
- Challenges with self-care skills such as dressing, feeding, and grooming.
- Coordination and motor planning difficulties.
- Fine motor skill delays.
- Handwriting difficulties and school-related challenges, including pencil grip, letter formation, and scissor skills.
- Sensory processing difficulties involving touch, sound, movement, visual input, messy play, food textures, or new environments.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including meltdowns, sensory processing difficulties, and challenges with routines.
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including limited attention, impulse-control difficulties, and self-regulation challenges.
- Developmental delays affecting fine motor, gross motor, or cognitive milestones.
- Down Syndrome and other genetic conditions.
- Cerebral Palsy (CP).
Adult Services
- Hand and upper-extremity rehabilitation following injury, surgery, or disease, including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
- Cognitive difficulties affecting daily functioning.
- Challenges with daily living activities and independence.
- Return-to-work rehabilitation and functional recovery.
- Advice and education regarding home safety, equipment, aids, and environmental adaptations.
- Stroke rehabilitation.
- Brain injury rehabilitation.
- Neurological and degenerative conditions such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, and Alzheimer’s disease.
When Should You Seek an Occupational Therapy Evaluation? — For Children
- Has difficulty holding a pencil, using scissors, or manipulating small objects.
- Struggles with handwriting or school-related tasks.
- Appears overly sensitive or under-responsive to sounds, touch, movement, or other sensory experiences.
- Has difficulty dressing, feeding, grooming, or performing age-appropriate self-care skills.
- Demonstrates poor coordination, balance, or motor planning skills.
- Has difficulty participating in play, social activities, or daily routines.
When Should You Seek an Occupational Therapy Evaluation? — For Adults
- Have difficulty performing daily activities following illness, injury, or surgery, such as bathing, dressing, and cooking.
- Experience challenges with memory, attention, or executive functioning.
- Have difficulty using your hands for work or daily tasks.
- Want to improve independence and participation in home, work, or community activities.
Benefits of Occupational Therapy — For Children
- Enhanced academic performance and learning.
- Increased confidence and participation in school and daily activities.
- Increased independence in daily living skills.
- Improved sensory regulation and participation in daily activities.
- Better social participation and play skills.
- Increased confidence and overall functional independence.
Benefits of Occupational Therapy — For Adults
- Improved independence in daily living activities.
- Enhanced ability to return to work or meaningful activities.
- Improved cognitive and problem-solving skills.
- Better upper-limb function and coordination.
- Increased safety, confidence, and quality of life in the home environment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Occupational Therapy focuses on helping individuals participate independently in daily activities such as dressing, eating, writing, working, and self-care. It addresses both the physical and cognitive aspects of rehabilitation. Physiotherapy focuses primarily on movement, strength, balance, mobility, and physical function.
Possibly. Difficulties with handwriting, attention, sensory processing, or fine motor skills can affect a child’s academic performance and daily functioning. An Occupational Therapist can assess these areas and determine whether support is needed.
Not necessarily. Sensory processing difficulties can occur with or without an Autism diagnosis. An Occupational Therapist can evaluate your child’s sensory needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
Yes. Occupational Therapy supports adults recovering from injury, illness, surgery, stroke, neurological conditions, or any challenge affecting independence and daily functioning.
The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual’s needs, goals, diagnosis, and response to intervention. Following an assessment, your Occupational Therapist will discuss recommendations and an individualized treatment plan.