Our Community Practice team is comprised of highly-experienced occupational therapists who have specialty certifications within their respective fields. Our clinicians provide services to a diverse population, ranging from early childhood to aging adults, and see clients in the setting that best meets their needs. Whether it’s at home, school, work, or in the clinic, our clinicians are equipped to provide comprehensive therapy services when and where they’re needed most
Comprised of highly-experienced occupational therapists who have specialty certifications within their respective fields. Our clinicians provide services to a diverse population, ranging from early childhood to aging adults, and see clients in the setting that best meets their needs. Whether it’s at home, school, work, or in the clinic, our clinicians are equipped to provide comprehensive therapy services when and where they’re needed most.
ADHD & Executive Dysfunction
Adults and children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and/or with executive dysfunction may experience a variety of difficulties on a day to day basis including: struggling with initiating and completing tasks, paying attention to detail, impaired ability to follow directions and more.
Adolescent/Young Adult Life Transitions
Adulting is hard! People with intellectual and developmental disabilities may require additional services during or after high school for a successful transition to the next life stage. Neurodivergent adolescents and young adults may need specialized skill development and support to transition to independent living situations.
Adult OT Services
Aging and changes in health can impact our ability to perform day-to-day tasks including taking care of ourselves, taking care of our home, and our involvement in activities. Occupational Therapy (OT) is used to help identify ways to remain active at home and in the community.
Cancer Survivorship
If you are a cancer survivor and are experiencing changes in thinking, memory, and/or decision-making; get distracted; cannot quite remember something although it’s on the tip of your tongue; occupational therapy may be a good fit for you.
Children, Youth, and Family (CYF)
Whether it’s helping students develop the skills they need to perform schoolwork and succeed in the classroom or working with kids in the clinic, home, or community setting, our clinicians are trained to address a wide variety of needs within each of these environments and tailor the treatment to best meet each child and family’s goals.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) and iCST
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is an evidence-based program for people with mild to moderate dementia. The program involves group or individual sessions of themed activities that exercise various cognitive skills.
Community Accessibility
Our community accessibility team examines residential and commercial buildings to evaluate ease of access for persons with a disability. They look at factors such as ramp dimensions, door width, turning radius for a wheelchair, and other contributors to accessibility.
Comprehensive Behavior Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
Comprehensive Behavior Intervention for Tics (CBIT) is a non-drug treatment that teaches strategies to patients with tic disorders to help them reduce and better manage tics. CBIT may also benefit persons with Autism and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Driving evaluation and rehabilitation services
A comprehensive driving evaluation by an Occupational Therapist can determine whether you have the skills and abilities to drive safely. These evaluations will include the clinical testing of vision, motor, cognitive skills, on-road assessment, and recommendation meetings.
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
Adults and children with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and/or Conversion Disorder may experience a variety of difficulties on a day-to-day basis. WashU OT FND treatment will focus on education, collaborative coaching and adapting strategies for your daily environment to help you best manage your FND symptoms.
Healthy Aging
As a person ages, it’s natural for abilities to evolve due to physical and mental changes that occur during this stage of life. Often requiring a modified approach to the normal habits and routines of daily living. Our focus is to help older adults live safely and independently.
Home Modifications
If you are considering modifying your home for safety, our team of experts can help guide you through the process to make sure your home is as comfortable as it is safe…which will provide you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing it’s done right!
Long COVID Recovery & Rehabilitation
Occupational therapy’s goal is to help patients utilize their strengths, maximize their potential, and counteract their limitations to help them meet their goals. Our team is here to work with patients recovering from the physical and emotional challenges patients may be facing from long covid..
Low Vision
There are three core aspects of vision that play a vital role in a person’s ability to see properly. Visual acuity, visual field, and contrast sensitivity all work together to ensure that your eyes send the correct information to your brain so that your body can process the environment.
Milliken Hand Rehabilitation Center
One of the first three hand rehabilitation facilities established in the U.S. With over 60 years of experience treating complex and common injuries, Milliken’s occupational, physical and certified hand therapists provide care alongside physicians to bring perspectives to patient care in orthopedic and plastic surgery.