Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that focuses on using everyday activities (occupations) to improve a person's ability to participate in meaningful activities. These activities can include:
1) Daily living tasks: bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, grooming
2) Work: paid employment, volunteering
3) School: attending classes, completing assignments
4) Leisure activities: hobbies, sports, social activities
Occupational therapists work with individuals of all ages who have a wide range of physical, cognitive, sensory, or emotional challenges. Some common conditions that occupational therapists treat include:
A) Developmental delays: autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome
B) Injuries: stroke, spinal cord injury, burns, amputations
C) Medical conditions: arthritis, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain
D) Mental health conditions: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia
E) Learning disabilities: dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD
