Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Occupational therapy can help individuals with ADHD develop skills and strategies to manage their symptoms and improve their daily functioning. Here are some ways occupational therapy can be helpful for individuals with ADHD:
Self-regulation
Emotion regulation can be one of the most challenging ADHD symptoms to manage. Occupational therapy can assist with the development of emotion regulation strategies using cognitive behaviour therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy approaches.
Time management
Time blindness, procrastination and task completion are just some of the time management challenges an ADHD diagnosis can present. Occupational therapy can assist with the development of practical tips to manage the impact of these symptoms.
Sleep hygiene
Poor sleep has a huge impact on how we feel and how we function. Occupational therapy can support you to improve your sleep through emotion regulation, environment modification and routine building.
