Occupational Therapy in Barcelona: regain your autonomy and functional independence
Occupational therapy helps people regain, maintain, or improve their ability to perform activities of daily living autonomously. At Glasir Salud, our occupational therapists work with people of all ages who present functional difficulties derived from neurological, psychiatric, developmental, or physical conditions.
Occupation —any activity that gives meaning and structure to life: self-care, work, play, social participation— is the core focus of the intervention. Our goal is not only for the patient to improve an isolated skill, but to be able to resume their life with the greatest possible autonomy.
Who do we serve?
In the child and adolescent population
- Neurodevelopmental disorders: ASD, ADHD, intellectual disability
- Difficulties in sensory integration
- Delays in the development of self-care skills
- Fine motor coordination and graphomotor difficulties
- Developmental coordination disorder (DCD / dyspraxia)
Adult and elderly population
- Rehabilitation after stroke, TBI, or acquired brain injury
- Neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's, ALS, multiple sclerosis, dementias)
- Post-surgical or post-hospital functional recovery
- Maintenance of autonomy in the elderly
- Adaptation of the home environment for people with reduced mobility
What does occupational therapy work on?
- Activities of daily living
Dressing, grooming, feeding, home mobility, transportation use.
- Productive skills
Return to work or studies, time management, and organization.
- Sensory integration
Processing and regulation of sensory stimuli, especially in children and adolescents.
- Environment adaptation
Home assessment and recommendations to promote independence.
Functional cognitive skills
Memory, attention, planning applied to daily life.
Social participation
Leisure, social relationships, and satisfying use of free time.
- Functional cognitive skills
Memory, attention, planning applied to daily life.
Social participation
Leisure, social relationships, and satisfying use of free time.
- Social participation
Leisure, social relationships, and satisfying use of free time.
Frequently asked questions
Is occupational therapy only for the elderly?
No. No. It serves people of all ages, from infants with developmental difficulties to older adults. Each intervention is adapted to the life cycle and needs of each person.
How does it differ from physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy focuses on movement and physical recovery. Occupational therapy works on the ability to perform specific and meaningful activities. Frequently, both complement each other within the same treatment plan.
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