What is Occupational Therapy? According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, an Occupational Therapist helps people regain, develop and build skills important for independent functioning, health, well-being, security, and happiness. Occupational Therapists work with people of all ages who, because of illness, injury or developmental or psychological impairment, need specialized assistance in learning skills to enable them to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives. To learn about Occupational Therapy as a profession, please go to www.aota.org. Our state organization’s web site is www.notaonline.org Who benefits from Occupational Therapy? Tendon injuries Work- related injuries including repetitive stress injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome) Limitations following a stroke or heart attack Arthritis Neurological disorders (multiple sclerosis, spinal injuries) Pediatrics with birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental disabilities Mental health or behavioral problems Amputations Vision or cognitive problems that threaten a person’s ability to drive or live at home. Our Occupational Services Include: Outpatient rehabilitation following injury or surgery Skilled nursing home care Interest in pediatric care Physical Therapist Occupational Therapy Physcial Therapy Assistant