Occupational Therapy (OT) is a health profession aimed at enabling individuals to participate in meaningful daily activities (occupations) despite physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges. OTs use therapeutic exercises, adaptive strategies, and environmental modifications.
Key Points:
- Mental Health Relevance: Helps clients develop routines, practice stress management, improve social interaction, and build self-efficacy in performing everyday tasks.
- Areas of Focus: Activities of daily living (ADLs), job-related skills, leisure pursuits, and community integration.
- Populations Served: Can range from individuals with developmental disorders (e.g., autism), mental health conditions (e.g., schizophrenia), neurological injuries (e.g., stroke), and more.
- Therapy Tools: Adaptive equipment (e.g., specialized utensils), sensory integration techniques, task breakdown, and skill-building exercises.
