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Outpatient Occupational Therapy (OT) provides individualized therapy to address the impact brain injury can have on daily activity such as:
How do I prepare for my appointment/visit?
You will be contacted to schedule your first visit and provided with the appointment time and location.
It may be helpful to have a support person with you.
Wear comfortable clothing. We recommend wearing layers as the temperature in the building can vary.
What will happen at my appointment?
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will ask you about your brain injury. They will include questions about your medical history, lifestyle, and goals. They will complete an assessment of your physical, cognitive, perceptual, and psychosocial functioning to determine the impact of your brain injury on your daily activities. They will develop a treatment plan with you to improve your function. The Occupational Therapist will measure your progress regularly and adjust your treatment according to your needs.
Will there be any follow up after my appointment?
The need for follow up and whether you should be referred to other services will be discussed during your visit(s).
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This service is available at the following locations:
How do I access this service at this location?
Referrals are accepted from physicians and other healthcare providers using the Outpatient Occupational Therapy Referral. Referrals can be faxed to 902-473-1321.
You can self-refer by mailing, faxing, or dropping off an Outpatient Occupational Therapy Self Referral form.
Outside of Central Zone, please refer to the main Occupational Therapy page for details.
This pamphlet defines what a stroke is, what a stroke might look like, and what a stroke can cause. Other topics include admission to hospital, rehabilitation, getting back to normal, and your discharge plan. This pamphlet is also available in French.
The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Day Treatment Program is a supportive group where you can learn about ABI, ways to manage ongoing challenges related to your ABI, meet people with similar experiences, and explore your strengths.
This pamphlet explains some of the common symptoms after a mild stroke, and answers questions like how long your symptoms will last, when you can drive again, what your chance is of having another stroke, and what you can do to prevent another stroke.
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This pamphlet includes information on how long symptoms last, symptoms to watch for, and what to expect the first few weeks. An in-depth list of common symptoms and how to deal with them, and a FAQ section is also included.
If you have an ABI, using alcohol and drugs can have a serious effect on you and your recovery. This pamphlet explains how alcohol and drug use will affect you after an ABI and lists resources for getting help.
Anger is a natural emotion. People with an ABI sometimes have problems with anger. It is important to manage your anger. If you do not manage your anger, it can hurt your relationships and make it hard for you to do things (like work or take part in social activities). Tips for managing anger are provided.
This pamphlet explains different ways you may experience attention problems after a brain injury, things that can make it worse, and tips for coping.
This pamphlet explains what causes fatigue after an ABI, different ways you may experience fatigue, things that can make fatigue worse, and tips for coping with fatigue.
Many people with an acquired brain injury (ABI) have trouble doing tasks or taking part in activities. This is often caused by a problem with initiation (the ability to start an activity), not with motivation (the desire to do an activity). This pamphlet explains how problems with initiation may affect you and what you can do to help with initiation.
After an acquired brain injury (ABI), you may have changes in your memory. This pamphlet explains how memory changes might affect you, and tips for managing your memory.
This pamphlet explains what perseveration is and strategies that can help. It also lists helpful resources.
After an acquired brain injury (ABI), it is important to stay active.
Your primary health care provider may want you to attend the Driver Evaluation Program if you are having health troubles that could affect your driving. This pamphlet answers common questions about the program.