Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession focused on helping individuals of all ages achieve independence and improve their ability to engage in everyday activities or occupations. Occupational therapists (OTs) work with people who have physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges that impact their ability to perform tasks that are important to them.

Here are some key aspects of occupational therapy:

• Assessment: Occupational therapists begin by assessing the individual’s strengths, challenges, and goals. They evaluate the person’s abilities, limitations, and the specific activities they want or need to engage in.
• Intervention: Based on the assessment, occupational therapists develop personalized intervention plans. These plans may include a variety of activities, exercises, strategies, and adaptive techniques to help the individual improve their skills and achieve their goals.
• Functional Independence: OTs focus on improving an individual’s ability to perform daily activities, such as dressing, grooming, cooking, driving, work tasks, and leisure activities. They may work on enhancing motor skills, coordination, balance, and sensory processing.