University of New England

The Community Occupational Therapy Clinic

The University of New England's Community Occupational Therapy Clinic provides quality assessment, direct service and consultation for children and adults.  The therapists work collaboratively with clients and their families within the clinic and community-based settings for those with:

• Developmental disorders
• Learning disabilities
• Behavior disturbances
• Physical challenges
• Neurological conditions

The clinic was developed to meet the following goals:

• Provide quality, specialized OT evaluation and treatment intervention to clients
• Provide in-service training to pre-schools, schools, parent support programs, and agencies in the community
• Provide expert consultation, training and resources to community occupational therapists, other professionals and families
• Provide observational opportunities and resources for individuals seeking a career in OT
• Provide fieldwork placements for OT interns
• Provide research opportunities for students and faculty

The Community Occupational Therapy Clinic (COTC is a model clinic providing holistic therapeutic interventions enhancing:

• Sensory integration
• Developmental approach
• Behavioral approach

Services
The clinic specializes in increasing a person’s participation in meaningful and purposeful daily occupations (activities) through environmental modifications and specific treatment techniques.

Independent function is achieved by maximizing the individual’s strengths and addressing underlying deficits including neuromuscular, sensory processing, oral motor, cognitive/perceptual, behavioral, fine-motor and gross-motor delays.

The UNE COTC is committed to community-based teaching and clinical practice by providing service throughout southern Maine.  The UNE COTC strives to serve diverse populations throughout the lifespan.

For more information or to set up a shadowing experience contact: 

Community Occupational Therapy Clinic
110 Main Street, Suite 1105
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 283-1954