I Heart OT

My interest in occupational therapy as a profession began ten years ago while working for a non profit organization for adults with disabilities. I love the holistic approach of occupational therapy.  I love the creativity occupational therapists bring to therapeutic practice. Most important, I love helping adults and children alike find happiness through meaningful occupation.  I heart OT!

According to the American Association of Occupational Therapy (AOTA), the profession encompasses a broad range of practice:

In its simplest terms, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). 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 may include comprehensive evaluations of the client’s home and other environments (e.g., workplace, school), recommendations for adaptive equipment and training in its use, and guidance and education for family members and caregivers. Occupational therapy practitioners have a holistic perspective, in which the focus is on adapting the environment to fit the person, and the person is an integral part of the therapy team.

( http://www.aota.org/consumers.aspx)