Reuben S Balasundram, OTR/L,ATP,CAPS
Driving and Community Mobility Occupational Therapist in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
NPI 1497996268
Reuben S Balasundram is a Driving and Community Mobility Occupational Therapist based in Mechanicsburg, PA and is specialized in Driving and Community Mobility. Reuben S Balasundram practices in Mechanicsburg, PA and has the professional credentials of OTR/L,ATP,CAPS. The NPI Number for Reuben S Balasundram is 1497996268 and holds a License No. (Pennsylvania).
The current practice location address for Reuben S Balasundram is 6 S Madder Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA and can be reached out via phone at 717-791-0513 and via fax at 717-918-2020.
Location: 6 S Madder Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050-7954
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1497996268
Provider Name
Reuben S Balasundram
Credential
OTR/L,ATP,CAPS
Provider Entity Type
Individual
Gender
Male
Address
6 S Madder Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17050-7954
Phone Number
717-791-0513
Fax Number
717-918-2020
Provider Enumeration Date
03/09/2009
Last Update Date
03/09/2024
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
6 S Madder Dr
City
State
Zip
17050-7954
Phone Number
717-791-0513
Fax Number
717-918-2020
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
6 S Madder Dr
City
State
Zip
17050-7954
Phone Number
717-791-0513
Fax Number
717-918-2020
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Rehabilitation Counselor
Speciality
Assistive Technology Practitioner
Taxonomy
License No.
OC008552 (Pennsylvania)
Definition
Definition to come...
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Rehabilitation Counselor
Speciality
Orientation and Mobility Training Provider
Taxonomy
License No.
OC008552 (Pennsylvania)
Definition
Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists teach children and adults who have visual impairments the specific orientation skills used to find one's way in the environment and the mobility skills needed to travel safely and efficiently at home, school, work, and in the community. Instruction is usually provided one-on-one and can include skills such as how to use a long cane, the operation of low vision devices and electronic travel aids when appropriate, how to orient oneself to new environments, navigate public transportation systems, how to cross streets safely, and traveling by using hearing, remaining vision, and other senses. In addition, O&M Specialists help children to develop fundamental skills such as fine and gross motor skills, concept development and problem solving skills. Adult clients can also benefit from an O&M specialist evaluating their current use of travel-related skills, discussing their future goals, and helping them select a program of instruction that will allow them to reach their greatest travel potential.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
OC008552 (Pennsylvania)
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 4
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Environmental Modification
Taxonomy
License No.
OC008552 (Pennsylvania)
Definition
Occupational therapy practitioners are experts at identifying the cause of difficulties in performance of activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Occupational therapy practitioners evaluate the client, their environment, and their occupational performance in that environment, as well as make recommendations for products to improve the fit between the client, place, and activity. Occupational therapists can evaluate both the skills of the client and the environmental features that support or limit the performance of meaningful or necessary activities, thereby enhancing health, safety and well-being. Based on this assessment, they recommend modification and intervention strategies that improve the fit between the person and his or her environment.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 5
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Feeding, Eating & Swallowing
Taxonomy
License No.
OC008552 (Pennsylvania)
Definition
Occupational therapists provide interventions to clients of all ages with feeding, eating and swallowing difficulties. Occupational therapists provide comprehensive rehabilitative, habilitative, and palliative dysphagia care, which includes collaborating with clients to provide individualized compensatory swallowing strategies, modified diet textures, adapted mealtime environments, enhanced feeding skills, preparatory exercises and positioning to clients, reinforcement of mealtime strategies to enhance and improve swallowing skills, and training to caregivers to enhance eating and feeding performance. Occupational therapists provide screening and in-depth clinical assessment which may include instrumental dysphagia assessments including videofluroscopy.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 6
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Gerontology
Taxonomy
License No.
OC008552 (Pennsylvania)
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 7
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Neurorehabilitation
Taxonomy
License No.
OC008552 (Pennsylvania)
Definition
Definition to come...
Provider's Taxonomy Details 8
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Physical Rehabilitation
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
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 9
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
Driving and Community Mobility
Taxonomy
License No.
(Pennsylvania)
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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