What is an occupational therapy driving assessment? Occupational therapy (OT) is an allied health discipline that focuses on helping people become as independent as possible. OT encompasses all areas of life – from basic self-care skills, gross and fine motor skills and meal preparation, to social skills and employment and vocational interests. One activity that [...]
The importance of driving For many people, the ability to drive is a critical aspect of their lives. Driving allows people to travel freely and enhances their independence and may be essential for employment opportunities and engaging with their community. However, while driving may easily be taken for granted by those are fortunate to carry out [...]
If you have been recommended for an Occupational Therapy (OT) Driving Assessment, this article outlines what is involved in the procedure. Firstly, it is useful to understand the area of occupational therapy. An Occupational Therapist is an allied health worker who helps people improve their independence. Usually, OTs work with people who have medical conditions or other difficulties [...]
Welcome to Part 3/3 The outcome of an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment This is the third instalment of our series of articles explaining the entire process of an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment. Before reading this article, it is recommended that the following articles are read in order to obtain a detailed understanding of what is involved [...]
Purpose of the on-road assessment This article follows the previous article the “off-road assessment explained”. As mentioned in this preceding article, an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment is divided into two components; the off-road and on-road components. Each section lasts 1 hour. Our previous post was about the theoretical side of the Occupational Therapy driving assessment. This [...]
Introduction to Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments In NSW, if a person has been diagnosed with a medical condition, disability or serious injury that possibly affects their capacity to operate a vehicle, they may need to undergo an Occupational Therapy (OT) driving assessment. While this is not well known, the primary responsibility to let the RMS know [...]
What is a driver trained OT? On a daily basis, many people undertake the crucial task of driving. Driving is an activity that allows people to fulfil activities that are important to them and gives them freedom of travel and access their community. This can range from fulfilling employment or educational obligations, social engagements [...]
