NDIS glossary
Occupational therapist
OT
An allied health professional who helps people do everyday activities. In the NDIS, OTs often assess for assistive technology and home modifications and write functional capacity reports.
Related terms
- Allied healthHealth professionals such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists and psychologists who provide therapy and assessments, often under Capacity Building supports.
- Assistive technologyEquipment or devices that help a person do things, such as wheelchairs, communication devices and daily living aids.
- Home modificationsChanges to a participant's home to make it accessible and safe, such as ramps, rails or bathroom changes.
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