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The services are intended for persons who, due to an intellectual disability, need special services.
Psychological and social checks and a basic health check are carried out as a part of the services for persons with intellectual disabilities. Based on the inspections carried out, an individual service and rehabilitation plan will be drawn up. Special services are needed when basic services are not sufficient.
Services for persons with intellectual disabilities include:
Based on the assessment by the occupational therapist, the occupational therapy is planned and executed both at hospital and at the customer’s home environment. The customer’s coping at home as well as the need for assistive devices and need for changes at home will be evaluated during the home visit.
The occupational therapist also makes tailored upper limb supports and support collars, as well as fits ready-made supports.
The occupational therapist works in co-operation with the customer’s next of kin and other specialists participating in the care.
An occupational therapist assesses the child’s ability to function in everyday life situations at home, day care or school. Therapy or assistive technology services will be planned and guidance or counselling will be given based on this assessment.
Children’s occupational therapists also participate in the rehabilitation teams and the making of rehabilitation plans in the children’s neurological unit and special schools as experts of their own field.
The aim of occupational therapy is to support persons who have difficulties with coping in daily life due to a disease, disability, old age or life situation.
Solutions for everyday challenges are being thought of in occupational therapy together with the customer.
A referral from the attending doctor is always needed for occupational therapy. In matters related to assistive devices the customer, his/her close relatives or a home care worker can contact the occupational therapist directly if needed.
Rehabilitation improves the client's physical, mental and social abilities to function. Rehabilitation supports the person’s independent coping and well-being in everyday life and in different phases of life. The aim of rehabilitation is to increase the client's possibilities to participate.
Dieticians help with various issues related to nutrition and eating, for example with illnesses that require special diets, as well as with questions about children’s eating.
Turku’s Ohjaamo collects several services meant for under 30-year-olds under one roof. Ohjaamo is a low-threshold service point in the centre of Turku. It offers employment and rehabilitation services, as well as information and guidance services for young people, among other things. You can come to us without referrals and free of charge. You can also take a friend or an adult with you if you want. Welcome!
From Ohjaamo you can get:
