Occupational Therapist
OT practices may specialize in feeding, mobility, brain injury, environmental modification. OT practice will get support from Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA), and other disciplines like Speech therapists, Psychotherapists, or Physical Therapists
Occupational therapists help people of all ages 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.
Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants help people participate in their desired occupations, based on the client's personal interests and needs.
Occupational therapy (OT) considers the complex relationship between the client, the activity, and the environment in which the activity takes place.
Examples of OT interventions include:
helping a child with a disability to participate fully in school and social situations,
assisting an injured worker to regain skills they need to function in their job, or
providing support to older adults experiencing cognitive or physical changes.
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.