Title: OT Assessment: What to Expect – OT Works!
Headings: OT Assessment: What to Expect
OT Assessment: What to Expect
Getting Started with an Occupational Therapist
When to Refer to an OT
What happens with an OT Assessment?
Different Kinds of OT Assessments
Where does it take place?
What do you get from an OT assessment?
How can OT Works! help?

Content: An assessment is particularly useful to determine how a person participates in activities of daily living (ADLs) and how those activities are affected by the injury at hand. What happens with an OT Assessment? An OT assessment is a process that usually involves an in-person meeting and a written report. During the assessment, the therapist will typically: Gain an understanding of the client’s pre-injury status. How did the client engage in activities before their function decreased? Observe the client doing functional tasks in their real environment (s), as well as standardized testing. What are the physical, cognitive and emotional barriers affecting the client’s ability to engage in daily activities as before? What physical, emotional and social supports does the client have in the home, at work or in their community? Develop a collaborative plan for treatment.