How can a person receive Occupational Therapy?

Question

I was diagnosed with a learning disability when I was a child, and for the most part, you could never tell today. However, my fine motor skills are seriously impaired (like I am 22 and still sometimes have problems buttoning my pants and cutting meat). How do I get occupational therapy...I think it would benefit me. I am in my last year of college and need to gain some fine motor skills to live on my own and to perform my job adequetly (I will be a Special Education teacher in May). Like I said, all my other areas are fine. Do I need a refferral from my doctor, or will neuropsychologist do? Thanks.

Answer 1

I hope you have medical insurance most OT is handled in hospitals. a neuropsych. can handle the referal OT is a long and time consuming process but worth every second of invested time... Good Luck and do good things for your students they are our future!!

Answer 2

Check with your insurance co to see if it is covered. Or just locate a Physical Therapist, they usually have an OT that works with them.

Answer 3

as long as he's a doctor, and s/he's your healthcare expert, that healthcare expert can refer you. i'm not sure with reference to the neuropsychologist. That sounds love that's commencing up to get right into a different form of healthcare expert. they often won't settle for a psychologist of any sort.

Answer 4

here in Australia if you want to see a OT you can simply phone them and discuss it. Most will be happy to set you straight on what to do and how to go about it.

Answer 5

go through your medical insurance provider...your doctor can write a prescription for you to receive the therapy, and the prescription insurance can cover it.

Answer 6

Go to your primary physician. Tell him/her of your concerns and they will write a referral or convince you you don't need it. But if you seriously need it that shouldn't be any hesitation.