Occupational therapy is the only
profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and
need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations).
Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to
its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better
with—injury, illness, or disability.
Common occupational therapy
interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully
in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to
regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical
and cognitive changes.
Occupational therapy services typically include
An individualized evaluation, during which the client/family and occupational therapist determine the person's goal
customize improve the
person’s ability to perform daily activities and reach the goals
· An outcomes evaluation to ensure that
the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan.
Occupational therapy practitioners
have a holistic perspective, in which the focus is on adapting the environment
and/or task to fit the person, and the person is an integral part of the
therapy team. It is an evidence-based practice deeply rooted in science. 