What do Occupational Therapists (OT) do?
Based upon their training in human anatomy and physiology, knowledge of various disabilities and diseases human development, psychology, adaptive technology, and standardized and non-standardized assessments of functioning, OTs evaluate their clients’ functional abilities and limitations in a number of different settings and roles. For example, the OT may look at how the person functions in school, home, or work settings as a student, caregiver, or employee. As part of the evaluation, the OT interviews the client in order to get a good sense of the client’s priorities. The OT then incorporates all of this material into a treatment plan that outlines specific goals and breaks down those goals into manageable steps. OT treatment usually consists of weekly or regular sessions in which the OT helps the client to practice the skills that will enable the person to be more functional. This may include being able to accomplish everyday tasks (also known as activities of daily living) such as b
