Most people don't think about their "occupations" until an injury or illness makes them impossible to perform. But in the world of therapy, an occupation isn't just a job, it's buttoning your ...

When parents seek out support for their child with autism, sometimes occupational therapy is included in the therapeutic plan. But what is occupational therapy (OT) and how can it help the child with ...

Occupational therapy (OT) helps you regain your ability to perform daily tasks and live independently. OTs create personalized plans to help improve your physical, emotional, and social needs. An OT ...

While your exact occupational therapy (OT) needs may vary depending on the severity of your stroke, the overall goal of this type of therapy is to help you relearn everyday activities that may have ...

An occupational therapist starts by looking at how a child responds to various types of sensory input and pinpointing ...

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 ...

Nicole McDermott has worked in the creative content space for the last decade as a writer, editor and director. Her work has been featured on TIME Healthland, Prevention, Shape, USA Today, HuffPost, ...

Are you patient and kind? Would you find it rewarding to help people who struggle with the activities of daily living? Do you want to have the ability to work in various settings, have a flexible ...