Highland Occupational Therapy

Highland OT provides specialist bespoke assessment and rehabilitation for adults in their own environment or in the work place. Our aim is to work alongside our clients throughout their rehabilitation journey and create a bespoke rehabilitation program that is centred on their goals, values and ambitions.

We provide specialist occupational therapy in the following areas:

- Acquired brain injury rehabilitation.
- Orthopaedic rehabilitation.
- Long term neurological conditions.

We provide the following services:

Funtional Assessments and assessment reports

Highland OT specialises in providing comprehensive, detailed functional assessments. We provide both physical and cognitive assessment, addressing affected areas and consider how the changes are impacting on an individuals ability to participate in day to day live.

At Highland OT we believe in providing ecologically valid assessments and therefore, assess individuals in their home, in the community and in their workplace so we are able to formulate a comprehensive understanding of an individuals needs.
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Highland OT is experienced in providing detailed assessments for medico-legal cases and providing treatment update reports throughout the litigation process.

Occupational Therapy

Highland OT works with clients to develop meaningful goals. We have extensive experience working with individuals, clients who have large support worker packages and clients and their families.

Highland OTs unique style of occupational therapy focuses on building rapport and trust with clients which builds the foundation for the therapeutic relationship. We are firm believers in positive risk-taking and working with clients on goals that are meaningful and value-based.

Occupational Therapy can take many forms. The work might be to restore skills or develop strategies to overcome physical or cognitive changes.

Occupational therapy might also involve adaptive equipment or the use of assistive technology to help support participation in meaningful activity.

Fatigue Management

At Highland OT we have developed expertise in support individuals who experience fatigue. We work with clients to understand what contributes to their fatigue and work together to formulate bespoke fatigue management plans. We support our clients to help them manage their symptoms and participate in meaningful activity.

Occupational Therapy for changes to mental health and well-being

Highland OT has extensive experience working with clients who have experienced psychological and behavioural changes following an injury. We recognise the multi-factorial nature of individuals presentations and causes of behaviour changes. We believe in the importance of formulation and the need for rehabilitation that is centred on what is meaningful to the client.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational rehabilitation is the process of supporting an individual return to work following ill-heath. We recognise the importance of returning to work following an injury and how work is often central to our identify and sense of purpose.

At Highland OT, we have expertise in supporting clients who have experienced an acquired brain injury return to work. This includes returning to a previous role or locating a new role. We are also experienced in support clients who are not able to return to work and work with them to try developing new roles aligned with their values.

We are experienced in providing comprehensive vocational assessments to identify strengths and areas to develop in rehabilitation. We also work collaboratively with employers and HR departments to supporting graded work returns.

Physical rehabilitation

At Highland OT, as part of the occupational therapy assessment we consider how any physical might effect someones ability to manage meaningful activities. This may include weakness, sensory changes, increased tone or spasticity. We work with our clients to relearn skills or adapt and learn new ways of doing things.

For Occupational Therapy practitioners

Supervision

Supervision is an essential part of developing as an occupational therapist and reflecting on practice.

Alex can offer a professional supervision or mentoring packages either to individuals or as part of a group. He has extensive experience working in different rehabilitation settings, of the medico-legal rehabilitation sector and as a clinician working on complex neurorehabilitation cases.

Alex can offer supervision to newly qualified or experienced occupational therapists. In supervision, he can support you to formulate clinical decisions, design interventions and develop your skills in building a therapeutic relationship with your client. He is skilled in utilising motivational interviewing and developing a rapport with complex clients. He is also experienced at working in large interdisciplinary teams and supporting occupational therapists to navigate team dynamics.

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