Occupational Therapy Services
We offer Comprehensive Driving Evaluations for people who have suffered physical or neurological injuries that require special accommodations for driving.
We are Matheson trained to deliver the highest standard of Functional Capacity Evaluations for our clients.
We work with children and their families, as well as educators, to address specific barriers to learning.
With over a decade of experience in the field of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine, we are trained to complete functional assessments for a variety of disabilities that affect participation in the daily activities that are meaningful and necessary. We provide treatment, education and advocacy to optimize abilities.
We are a Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) Provider
Driving Evaluations
Driving Evaluation Types
We provide driving evaluations to promote safe independence with driving:
- Screening for mild cognitive impairment
- steering wheel modification, signal extender, adapted mirrors, basic seat modifications for transfers and limited spinal rotation
- Left side gas pedal and hand controls coming soon! Contact us to learn more
Referrals
To make a referral, call Rubina Dhanji at 780-318-4684. Medical offices can fax referrals to 1-780-669-5832. Click to access the Driving Evaluation Referral Form and Driving Assessment Inventory.
Rubina Dhanji is a registered member of the Association of Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED).
More Information
Check out these videos on our YouTube channel, The Generalist OT:
Click on Choose Safe Driving to learn steps you can take to be safe on the road.
Functional Capacity Evaluations
- injury lawyers
- insurance claims
- motor vehicle accidents
Future Cost of Care Analysis
A Future Cost of Care Analysis may be conducted to establish potential lost wages and costs of extended therapies, medications, and services related to injury. In-court appearances may be provided for expert testimony.
Parents, Caregivers, and Children
Consultation Services
- help with reading and learning
- organizational skills
- picky eaters
- printing and note-taking
Service Delivery Options
Assessment of your child may take place in a variety of settings, including home, daycare, and school environments. Caregiver and teacher consultation, equipment recommendations, and handouts regarding strategies may be provided.
Funding Sources
If your child requires equipment or services, you may be eligible to access funding from the following agencies:
- The War Amps, CHAMP (Child Amputee Program), CHAMP Enrolment Form PDF
- RAMP (Residential Access Modification Program), CSS-RAMP Guidelines and Criteria PDF, CSS-RAMP Application Checklist PDF
- Easter Seals, GAKAL (Give a Kid a Lift Program), GAKAL Application Form, Accessibility Supports, Equipment Loan Program Application Form, Equipment Loan Program Medical Report Form
- Ask for OT
Other Pediatric Services
Physiotherapist: Alberta Association of Physiotherapy
Speech-Language Pathologist: Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Audiologist: Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Optometrist: Alberta Association of Optometrists
Parent Information and Links
Check out our YouTube channel, The Generalist OT, for helpful videos:
Learn how to help your child be successful with the following handouts and links:
Functional Assessments for Adults and Seniors
Functional Assessments for Adults and Seniors
- Private functional home assessments and aging in place assessments
- Mobility assessment and falls risk assessment
- Home modification assessment
- Workplace assessments
- Cognitive assessment (MOCA certified rater)
- Driving (see the Driving Assessment Section above)
Optimizing Abilities
Our Occupational Therapists can improve participation in life roles that are important and meaningful to you or your loved ones by reducing the impact of disability and chronic pain.
Funding Sources and Supports
If you require equipment and services to increase your functional participation in activities of daily living, you may qualify for funding from the following services:
- War Amps, Registration form War AMP PDF, Amputees in the Workforce PDF, Daily Living Aids PDF, Life as an Amputee Upper and Lower Limb PDFs
- Easter Seals, (Equipment Loan Program), Accessibility Supports ELP Application; ELP Medical Report Form, ELP Application OT Assessment
- RAMP, CSS-RAMP Guidelines and Criteria PDF, CSS-RAMP Application Checklist PDF
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
- Silvercross
- Savaria Vehicle Group for wheelchair accessible vehicles
- Mobility Basics
- Ask for OT
Progressive Goal Attainment Program
Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP)
Is chronic pain, trauma, or depression taking you over? Do you want to get your life back? PGAP is a well-researched 10-week treatment program, aimed at doing just that.
Contact us to see if you are a candidate and to learn more.
Check out this video on our YouTube Channel, The Generalist OT: