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Occupational therapy helps people manage activities of daily life. It helps people with a physical, sensory, or cognitive issue be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives.
Occupational therapists (OTs) help people that have injuries, illnesses, slow development, or disabilities. They help them develop, regain, and improve skills needed for daily working and living.
OTs treat conditions that can affect everyday living, such as:
Occupational therapists develop a treatment plan to improve things like:
Occupational therapists have 5 to 6 years of educational training, which includes:
They also might have a:
OTs work in many different places, including hospitals, schools, patient homes, clinics, rehab facilities, and nursing homes.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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