| Occupational
therapy (OT) is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent - or live better with - illness, injury or disability.
Occupational therapists
work together with the client to design strategies for everyday living and customize environments to develop and maximize their potential or Live life to the fullest.
"Living Life To Its Fullest", for the client, may mean:
- achieving their goals.
- functioning at the highest possible level.
- maintaining or rebuilding their independence.
- participating in the everyday activities that they need to do or that simply make life worth living.
Occupational therapists take into account the complete person, including his or her psychological, physical, emotional and social makeup.
Occupational therapists use everyday activities as the means to develop the skills that will enable a person to get beyond his or her disability or limitations.
Occupational therapists help a person build healthy habits and routines.
American Occupational Therapy Centennial Vision Statement
“We envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting society’s occupational needs.”
Focus Areas Of The Centennial Vision
- Mental Health
- Children and Youth
- Work and Industry
- Rehabilitation, Disability and Participation
- Productive Aging
- Health and Wellness
More Information
Find out more about Occupational Therapy from these resources:
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