Occupational therapy for Adults

For adults over 18 (and their carers)
Children with sensory differences who lack support during childhood often grow into adults whose daily lives are still impacted by their challenges in interpreting sensory
When adults receive support and education for their sensory differences, their understanding improves. Through direct therapies like occupational therapy using an sensory informed approach, their perception of sensations can change. During intervention, strategies can be developed to avoid or lessen the impact of relationships and situations that cause failure, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, sensory techniques for home and work use can be taught. It is practical solutions.
Do you struggle with any of the following:
- Noises being too loud or too quiet?
- Is paying attention hard?
- Changes to plans difficult?
- Learning to do new movement activities challenging?
- Feeling car sick?
- Being organized?
- Finding clothes that feel right?
- Do you avoid larger gatherings with others?
- Understanding why your reactions are different to others?
- Do you avoid busy places? These are too overwhelming?
If the answer is yes – you may have sensory integration differences.