Jessica Alden, OTD
Low Vision Occupational Therapist in Washington, District of Columbia
NPI 1467863746
Jessica Alden is a Low Vision Occupational Therapist based in Washington, DC and is specialized in Low Vision. Jessica Alden practices in Washington, DC and has the professional credentials of OTD. The NPI Number for Jessica Alden is 1467863746 and holds a License No. OT010000583 (District of Columbia).
The current practice location address for Jessica Alden is Howard University, Washington, DC and can be reached out via phone at 202-696-0516.
Location: Howard University, Washington, DC, 20015-1803
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1467863746
Provider Name
Jessica Alden
Credential
OTD
Provider Entity Type
Individual
Gender
Female
Address
Howard University, Washington, DC, 20015-1803
Phone Number
202-696-0516
Fax Number
Provider Enumeration Date
05/08/2014
Last Update Date
03/09/2024
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
Howard University
City
State
Zip
20059-0001
Phone Number
202-696-0516
Fax Number
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
Howard University
City
State
Zip
20059-0001
Phone Number
202-696-0516
Fax Number
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
OT010000583 (District of Columbia)
Definition
An occupational therapist is a person who has graduated from an entry-level occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations, or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), or an equivalent international occupational therapy education program; has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the occupational therapy program; has passed a nationally recognized entry-level examination for occupational therapists, and fulfills state requirements for licensure, certification, or registration. An occupational therapist provides interventions based on evaluation and which emphasize the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (i.e., occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of facilitating participation in roles and situations and in home, school, workplace, community and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and are provided to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapists address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of occupational performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Gerontology
Taxonomy
License No.
OT010000583 (District of Columbia)
Definition
Occupational therapists work with older adults in virtually every setting: assisted living, wellness programs, hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, clinics and in the home. Occupational therapists bring an understanding of the importance of participation and occupation for overall well-being to those who are experiencing disabling conditions related to aging. The primary overarching goal of occupational therapy services with this population is to maximize independence and participation, thereby enabling an older person to continue to live successfully in his or her chosen environment. Occupational therapists can help older adults by developing strategies to help or maintain safety and well-being, to assist with life transitions, and to compensate for challenges they experience in activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, leisure participation, social participation, and productive activities.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Low Vision
Taxonomy
License No.
OT010000583 (District of Columbia)
Definition
Occupational therapists enable children and adults with visual impairment to engage in their chosen daily living activities safely and as independently as possible. This is accomplished by 1) teaching the person to use their remaining vision as efficiently as possible to complete activities; (2) modifying activities so that they can be completed with less vision; (3) training the person in use of adaptive equipment to compensate for vision loss, including high and low technology assistive devices; and (4) modifying the person's environment.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 4
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Mental Health
Taxonomy
License No.
OT010000583 (District of Columbia)
Definition
Occupational therapists provide treatment for people recovering from a mental or physical illness to regain their independence and stability and to engage in normal daily occupations (work, home, family life, school, leisure). Occupational therapists provide particular emphasis on interventions that result in improved quality of life and decrease hospitalization.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 5
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Physical Rehabilitation
Taxonomy
License No.
OT010000583 (District of Columbia)
Definition
Occupational therapists are experts at helping people lead as independent a life as possible. Occupational therapists bring an understanding of the physical and psychological implications of illness and injury and their effects on peoples' ability to perform the tasks of daily living. Occupational therapists provide interventions that can aide a person in completing ADL and IADL tasks, such as dressing, bathing, preparing meals, and driving. They also may fabricate custom orthotics to improve function, evaluate the environment for safety hazards and recommend adaptations to remove those hazards, help a person compensate for cognitive changes, and build a persons' physical endurance and strength. Occupational therapists' knowledge of adapting tasks and modifying the environment to compensate for functional limitations is used to increase the involvement of clients and to promote safety and success.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 6
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Pediatrics
Taxonomy
License No.
OT010000583 (District of Columbia)
Definition
Occupational therapists provide services to infants, toddlers and children who have or who are at risk for developmental delays or disabilities. Occupational therapy is concerned with a child's ability to participate in daily life activities or "occupations." Occupational therapists use their unique expertise to help children with social-emotional, physical, cognitive, communication, and adaptive behavioral challenges and to help children to be prepared for and perform important learning and school-related activities and to fulfill their rule as students. Through an understanding of the impact of disability, illness, and impairment on a child's development, plan, ability to learn new skills, and overall occupational performance, occupational therapists design interventions that promote healthy development, establish needed skills, and/or modify environments, all in support of participation in daily activities.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 7
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Driving and Community Mobility
Taxonomy
License No.
OT010000583 (District of Columbia)
Definition
Occupational therapists can optimize and prolong an older driver's ability to drive safely and ease the transition to other forms of transportation if driving cessation becomes necessary. By identifying strengths as well as physical or cognitive challenges, occupational therapists can evaluate an individual's overall ability to operate a vehicle safely and recommend assistive devices or behavioral changes to limit risks. Occupational therapy practitioners offer a continuum of services related to community mobility, from evaluation of driving performance, through counseling and support for lifestyle changes, to maintaining independence and quality of life.
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