| The occupational therapist is one of the most important members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team that treats a patient with cerebral palsy. The job of an occupational therapist is to hone the ability of the fine-motor skills and small muscles, which include hands, feet, mouth, fingers and toes. An occupational therapist will likely advise you and your child on easier methods of feeding, dressing and everyday mobility. They will also help you find the specialized equipment your child needs to help him in everyday activities, such as modified spoons and cups for easier feeding, toys that will help the development of motor skills and seats, wheelchairs, pushchairs, standing frames, walking frames and side lying boards that will help improve your child’s mobility, posture, etc.
It is also the job of an occupational therapist to help make your home and community accessible to your child. Many adaptations may needs to be accommodated in order for your child to reach his maximum level of independence.
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