OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Service is provided to address the functional needs of an
individual related to adaptive development and recreation, and sensory, motor,
and postural development. These services
are designed to improve the individual’s functional ability to perform tasks in
home, school, employment, and community settings. Individual therapy is designed to prevent or
minimize impairment, delay in development, or loss of functional ability. Training or technical assistance regarding
treatment or use of adaptive equipment may be provided for:
1. an individual with a disability and their
caregiver
2. professionals actively providing services to
the eligible individual, or
3.
employers of eligible individuals
The provider must possess a
bachelor's degree in O.T. and be certified by the American Occupational Therapy
Certification Board.