Driver Occupational Therapy

Driver Occupational Therapy
Driver Occupational Therapy

Driver Occupational Therapy

Staying safe on the road and keeping the independence that comes with driving

Driving supports independence, work, family life and connection to the community. Illness, injury, ageing, and changes in vision, thinking or movement can affect the skills needed to drive safely.

Our occupational therapists provide driver assessments and clear recommendations to help people drive safely, return to driving, or plan for a change in how they get around.

Our driver occupational therapy services look at the physical, vision, cognitive and perceptual skills that affect driving, and provide practical recommendations based on your needs and goals.

We work closely with clients, families, GPs, specialists, support coordinators and employers to make sure everyone involved understands the outcome and what happens next.

Driver OT services include:

  • Driver assessments
  • Fitness to drive recommendations and reports
  • Return to driving after stroke, brain injury, surgery or injury
  • Older driver assessments
  • Driving and cognitive change, including dementia
  • Vehicle modification and adaptive equipment recommendations
  • Referral for on-road assessment where required
  • Community mobility and alternative transport planning 

Who can benefit

Our driver occupational therapy services support people of all ages and abilities, including those living with:

  • Neurological conditions, such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease and motor neurone disease
  • Acquired brain injury
  • Memory and thinking changes
  • Vision changes
  • Orthopaedic injuries and recent surgery
  • Chronic conditions affecting strength, mobility or fatigue
  • Physical disability requiring vehicle modifications

If driving is no longer an option, we can help you plan other ways to stay active and connected in your community.

We welcome all enquiries regarding our services in Prospect, Adelaide, and surrounding areas. Contact us today to learn more and maintain your independence, quality of life and safety at home.

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