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What is occupational therapy?

Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Key Takeaways Occupational therapy helps people do everyday tasks on their own. It ...
As a kid, I knew therapy all too well. I went through much more physical therapy than occupational therapy, but have a more lasting memory of the latter. It took me until I was 12 years old to learn ...
People with cancer may face challenges doing everyday activities. Cancer and its treatments can sometimes make it hard to move around easily and think clearly. Huntsman Cancer Institute offers ...
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April is Occupational Therapy Month, an important time to highlight the value and significance of the occupational therapy profession. Occupational therapists can work in many different settings, with ...
We have all witnessed a certain magic that happens when an occupational therapist walks into a patient’s room in a long-term care setting. While others may see deficits, cluttered assisted devices, or ...
April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month—a time to honor the meaningful work of OTs who help individuals regain independence and participate in the activities that matter most, from preparing meals to ...
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for ...
I am an occupational therapist working with all humans on understanding & regulating their own unique sensory system. Most sensory based OT's work with children, but after 8 years of working with ...
A person’s profession has become synonymous with the term “occupation” because it occupies an individual’s time, but an occupation can also be a hobby, a passion, or a relaxation routine. With this ...
Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions offers nationally recognized, innovative programs through its Occupational Therapy (OT) Department on its Elkins Park campus. Designed for ...