It has been shown that an individual with a known medical condition will function better in a more independent, safer, accessible and health-sustaining environment. It cannot be assumed that individuals with special needs will adapt to their surroundings. Careful attention must be taken to provide products and structural changes which meet the needs of the user.
With the collaboration of a team of professionals consisting of occupational therapist, interior designer, architect and building professional, a partnership is created which provides the opportunity for users to be engaged within their environment.
The perspective of an occupational therapist provides a comprehensive profile of an individual’s activities of daily living. They can make an analysis of barriers in an environment and also provides knowledge on what kind of environment works best for the user. OTs are trained and have expertise in these areas.
By fitting the person with the environmental needs and assessing the activities to be engaged in, an environment is created which supports the interaction between the user’s abilities and the activities of choice, giving a person freedom to live in a place which is comfortable, secure and adapts to their needs.
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