Independent Living Solutions - Children’s Therapy Service
Spinal cord injury can occur as the result of an accident, illness or injury and presents as complete or partial motor and/or sensory loss. It can have a traumatic and devastating impact on the life of the individual and their families.
At ILS we have Case Managers and Occupational Therapists with specialist knowledge and experience in working with people with spinal cord injury. We can provide intervention to an individual with any level of SCI from very high level ventilator dependent clients with complex care needs through to an individual who can walk but has some restrictions in their level of functional independence.
A spinal cord injury Case Manager and Occupational Therapist will have an in depth understanding of the particular issues that a person with a spinal cord injury may experience.
We can offer:
In depth assessment of a clients needs and detailed report
Case Management
Vocational rehabilitation (page link)
Seating and posture assessments (including wheelchairs and skin care)
Upper limb assessment and treatment (including splinting, if appropriate)
Assistance with activities of daily living e.g. personal care, domestic tasks, community skills
Advice and support with finding and adapting a home
Information and support with return to driving and transport issues
Facilitating involvement in social and leisure pursuits (including holidays)
Information, advice and support with equipment needs
Training for carers and/or family members, as appropriate
Information on specialist rehab facilities and support networks