Adolescents

Our team run a weekly life skills program. This is run in a group setting and can teach adolescents how to apply for a job, cook and clean, introduce themselves to others, and appropriate conversation skills. They will help participants understand how best to interact with the world around them.

These growth years can be confusing and frustrating for an emerging adolescent. OTs will use their skills to develop strategies for emotional regulation. This can lead to better interactions at school and within friendship groups. It can also provide parents with skillsets to provide an environment that will reduce emotional disruption.

The main objective of occupational therapy for adolescents is to help them live their entire lives satisfyingly with as much independence as possible. This means developing the life skills and techniques necessary for everyday self-care and household maintenance. An OT will ensure that each client can independently and confidently complete the prescribed activities in their treatment plans. These goals can be short- or long-term and vary with different circumstances and requirements.