Occupational Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
When a family begins the process of considering the therapeutic treatments that are available to help their child with cerebral palsy, it is important to be aware of the benefits of occupational therapy. Occupational therapy provides extensive help in allowing a child to overcome daily obstacles and feel more comfortable dealing with regular activities that may be limited due to cerebral palsy. This therapy, like other forms, can be expensive. However, compensation may be available through a successful civil lawsuit.
If you are concerned about the affordability of occupational therapy for your child, it is important to ensure you are fully advised of your legal rights and options. For compassionate and committed legal counsel, contact the cerebral palsy attorneys of Driscoll Firm, today at (800) 900-7704.
How Occupational Therapy Can Help
Occupational therapy can provide some unique assistance in handling specific problems that may come up on a daily basis. Unlike many forms of physical therapy, occupational therapy directly improves a child’s ability to interact with items around the home and works on improving the layout of a building or home for a child with cerebral palsy. In particular, the following may be achieved through occupational therapy:
- Breaking down cognitive barriers preventing basic tool use at home
- Breaking down cognitive barriers preventing a child from carrying out sequential tasks
- Improving motor skills to allow for the use of motor aids around the home
- Teaching a child how to use motor aids to simplify everyday tasks, including dressing
- Suggesting possible improvements for a household
- Providing training in the use of household improvements to increase accessibility
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Occupational therapy can be an integral part of helping a child to learn to live and cope with cerebral palsy. Do not allow concern over the expense to cause you to forgo this treatment, especially if your child may be suffering with cerebral palsy due to a medical professional’s negligence. There may be legal options available to fight for fair compensation. Contact the cerebral palsy lawyers of Driscoll Firm, by calling (800) 900-7704.
