Occupational therapy
An occupational therapist (OT) helps people to improve their participation in daily activities. They can find ways to change an activity, an environment, or a person’s abilities to make participation possible. Living with EB means a person can experience barriers to participating in the activities they value.
FOR ADULTS WITH EB
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Topics covered in this booklet include:
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what is an occupational therapist and what do they do?
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activities of daily living (ADLs)
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instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
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using your hands
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fine motor skills
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oral feeding skills
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how your occupational therapist can help
FOR PARENTS CARING FOR A CHILD WITH EB
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Topics covered in this booklet include:
-
what is an occupational therapist and what do they do?
-
activities of daily living (ADLs)
-
instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
-
using your hands
-
fine motor skills
-
oral feeding skills
-
how your child’s occupational therapist can help
