Neurological Occupational Therapy

North Therapy Solutions provides mobile Occupational Therapy for adults living with neurological conditions across Perth’s northern suburbs and selected north coastal areas.

I work with adults with:

  • Acquired brain injury (ABI)

  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)

  • Parkinson’s disease

  • Dementia and cognitive impairment

  • Brain tumours

  • Stroke

For detailed information about neuro rehabilitation, please visit the Stroke Rehabilitation page.

How Neurological Occupational Therapy Can Help

Neurological conditions can affect movement, cognition, fatigue, routines, safety and the ability to manage everyday activities.

Occupational Therapy focuses on how these changes affect daily life and identifies practical ways to improve, maintain or adapt function and independence.

Depending on the person’s needs, support may include:

  • Cognitive assessment and practical strategies

  • Rehabilitation, where appropriate

  • Upper limb and hand rehabilitation

  • Fatigue and energy management

  • Personal care and daily living activities

  • Meal preparation and household tasks

  • Establishing routines and compensatory strategies

  • Assistive technology and equipment

  • Home modifications

  • Community participation

  • Family and carer education

How Neurological Occupational Therapy Can Help

Neurological conditions can affect movement, cognition, fatigue, routines, safety and the ability to manage everyday activities.

Occupational Therapy focuses on how these changes are affecting daily life and what can be done to improve or maintain independence.

Depending on the person’s needs, support may include:

  • Cognitive assessment and strategies

  • Upper limb and hand function

  • Fatigue and energy management

  • Personal care and daily activities

  • Meal preparation and household tasks

  • Establishing routines and practical strategies

  • Assistive technology

  • Home modifications

  • Community participation

  • Family and carer education

Different Conditions, Different Goals

Neurological Occupational Therapy is tailored to the individual.

For someone recovering from an ABI, TBI or treatment for a brain tumour, therapy may focus on rebuilding skills, cognition and independence.

For someone living with MS or Parkinson’s disease, the focus may be on adapting activities, managing fatigue and maintaining function as needs change.

For someone living with dementia or cognitive impairment, Occupational Therapy may focus on everyday function, routines, safety, environmental strategies and support for family or carers.

Accessing Neurological Occupational Therapy

Neurological Occupational Therapy may be available through a range of funding and referral pathways, including:

  • NDIS

  • Support at Home / community aged care

  • iCare

  • Private referrals

Please get in contact if you would like to discuss whether North Therapy Solutions is suitable for a referral.