Occupational Therapy

What is Occupational Therapy (OT)

Occupational Therapy (OT) helps people participate in the activities that matter most to them — from self-care and work, to leisure and community life. It focuses on building or restoring skills, adapting environments, and promoting independence across the lifespan.

At our centre, OT services are delivered by student occupational therapists under professional supervision. This provides a dynamic and collaborative space to support your goals with up-to-date, person-centered approaches. 

Some of the conditions they support

Our student occupational therapists can work with individuals managing:

• Developmental delays or learning difficulties in children such as children with Autism, ADHD and Down Syndrome. 

• Difficulties with daily tasks (e.g. dressing, cooking, self-care)

• Neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s, MS)

• Mental health concerns affecting daily function

Services may vary depending on the students’ current placement focus. 

What supports do they offer?

Our OT services are tailored to help you build confidence and independence in meaningful activities. Supports may include:

• Functional assessments and goal setting

• Strategies to improve daily living skills (e.g. routines, energy conservation)

• Home or workplace modification advice

• Sensory-based activities and interventions

• Mental wellness and coping strategies

• Fine motor skill development

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Supervision and Safety

All services are carried out by OT students under the supervision of qualified occupational therapists. Students may work in pairs or individually depending on their level of training, and care plans are developed collaboratively with oversight to ensure client safety, ethical practice, and best-practice care.

How to access this service

Who can access OT?
Our services are open to children, adults, and older adults in the community.

Booking options:

• Phone: 064 624 2584 

• Email: chs-wellnesscentre@uwc.ac.za

What to expect:

• Initial session includes a comprehensive assessment.

• Sessions typically run for approximately 1 hour.

• You may be seen by one or more students during your care

• Services may run during academic terms only, with breaks during holidays

Please let us know if you have specific access needs — we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

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