Occupational Therapy in Autism
Occupational therapy is a person-centered health field that aims to improve participation and independence in daily living activities, as well as health and well-being, by developing a person’s physical, cognitive, sensory, psychological, and social skills and abilities through meaningful and purposeful activities. In autism, occupational therapists work by utilizing the therapeutic nature of activity to […]
Occupational Therapy in Muscle Diseases
What are Muscle Diseases?Muscle diseases are disorders affecting the muscles that help the body move. They disrupt the structure or function of muscle cells—the building blocks of muscle tissue—and significantly impair their activities. These diseases can occur at any age, from infancy to childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age, and are a common type of […]
Hand Rehabilitation and Sensory Training
Who Benefits from Hand Rehabilitation and Sensory Training?Hand therapists (ergotherapists) treat upper extremity problems (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder) such as: Ergotherapists address the biomechanical problems underlying upper extremity issues during hand rehabilitation. By using activities that are meaningful to the individual, they increase the person’s motivation and participation. The goal is to achieve maximum performance […]
Sensory Integration Therapy
What is Sensory Integration?Sensory integration is the process of receiving sensory information from our body and environment, interpreting it, and producing an appropriate behavioral response. The sensory integration theory describes a neurological process that manages the sensory inputs from our body and environment to enable us to effectively use our body in interaction with our […]
Occupational Therapy for Individuals with Down Syndrome
Occupational therapy is a person-centered health profession aimed at improving a person’s physical, cognitive, sensory, psychological, social skills and abilities through meaningful and purposeful activities; increasing participation in daily living activities and independence levels, and enhancing health and well-being. Individuals with Down syndrome experience problems such as slow learning, difficulties in problem-solving and decision-making, drooling, […]
Low Vision Rehabilitation
What Is Low Vision in Occupational Therapy?When visual ability (visual acuity or visual field) cannot be brought to a functional or sufficient level by known methods such as glasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery, this condition is called blindness or low vision depending on the degree of impairment. Vision, like all other senses, is very […]
Social Skills Training
What Does Social Skills Training Include?Social competence is examined in a three-dimensional structure: social adaptation, social performance, and social skills. Social competence encompasses all social skills that vary according to the environment and age. These skills are related to increasing behavioral consistency depending on parameters such as self-confidence, eye contact, appropriate speaking duration, and social […]
Snoezelen Therapy
What is Snoezelen Therapy?Snoezelen therapy offers a relaxing atmosphere through multi-sensory environments suitable for all ages and developmental levels. It includes pleasant surroundings, soothing sounds, captivating aromas, tactile experiences, massage and vibration, vibroacoustic sensations, and gentle movement. With interesting light effects and comfortable seating arrangements, it allows individuals to selectively regulate their own sensory inputs. […]
Ergotherapy in Muscular Diseases
What Are Muscular Diseases?Muscular diseases refer to conditions that affect the muscles, which play a vital role in enabling body movement. These disorders disrupt the structure or function of muscle cells, significantly impairing muscular performance. Muscular diseases can occur at any stage of life—from infancy and childhood to adolescence, adulthood, and old age—affecting individuals of […]
Swallowing Disorders and Rehabilitation
Swallowing rehabilitation is a branch of therapy that addresses not only musculoskeletal issues but also sensory, perceptual, and behavioral problems. It focuses on improving the strength, coordination, awareness, and mobility of the oral-motor muscles. To enhance independent eating, sucking, swallowing, and chewing skills, facial and oral massages, tongue, jaw, and lip exercises, oral-motor exercises and […]