When To Refer To An Occupational Therapist Checklist

CHECKLIST FOR WHEN TO REFER TO AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

TO EMBRACE THE EMPLOYMENT FIRST INITIATIVE and ENHANCE ADULT LIVING
Occupational Therapists are professionals trained to evaluate and support people to develop the skills and obtain the supports necessary for independent and productive living. Occupational therapy services may include recommendations for adaptive equipment and training in its use, assessment of sensory processing to determine sensory sensitivities and sensory needs, training in how to modify a task or activity to facilitate participation, and guidance and education for all employment team members, including employers.
To help identify if services would be beneficial for supporting the individual within employment, please check mark those items below which require support:

Actively participating in all aspects of the Vocational Rehabilitation process.Successfully completing all daily self-care activities.Processing and managing sensory experiences.Maintaining successful engagementacross activities/environments.Planning for and executing meaningful activities.Initiating engagement and follow through with tasks.Participating in community activities and/or obtain meaningful employment.Advocating for themselves, expressing interestsand requesting appropriate accommodations when needed on the job.Exploring/identifying Assistive Technology (AT) to support success within the workplace.Managing/improving low levels of endurance due to medical and or mental health limitations.Managing emotionsIgnoring normal environmental input as to not have it impede with their focus on a task.Managing time effectively and independently.Understanding directions, organization, sequencing and /or planning needs.Preforming a task at a competitive pace.Preforming fine and/or gross motor tasks with necessary control/coordination.Adjusting to changes in routine.
Person Considered When Filling Out this Checklist (initials are OK)
Person Filling Out This Checklist
Relationship To Individual (e.g., self, VRC, CTP teacher, parent)
Date*

MonthDayYear
County or Zip Code*
We hope this helped to proved useful information regarding potential services and supports for your employment planning. You will have an option to download and print this checklist once it is Submitted.

Please feel free to contact Britteny Asher Consulting with any questions!
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CHECKLIST FOR WHEN TO REFER TO AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

We hope this helped to proved useful information regarding potential services and supports for your employment planning. You will have an option to download and print this checklist once it is Submitted.