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What is occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy is a health profession with medical, psychosocial, and educational foundations.

Occupational therapy is based on the principle that "being active" is a fundamental human need for health and well-being, which gives people a sense of satisfaction.

In 2011, the ASE (Swiss Association of Occupational Therapists) adopted this new definition: "Occupational therapy is a profession focused on developing and maintaining people's ability to act. It contributes to improving health and quality of life. It facilitates participation in society by enabling people to take part in everyday activities."

The core of occupational therapy is occupation in the sense of performing activities. Occupational therapists find themselves at the crossroads between individuals, their social and physical environments, and their occupations.

Who is it for?

We treat children who have difficulty performing daily activities due to, for example:

• specific writing disorder

• developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

• autism spectrum disorder (ASD, Asperger's)

• attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD)

• high intellectual potential (HIP)

• developmental delay

• cerebral palsy

• Plagiocephaly in newborns

• various congenital syndromes

We work in collaboration with the family, doctors, teachers, psychologists, speech therapists, and various professionals involved with the child.