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What is Occupational Theory?
Occupational theory is a perspective in sociology that examines how people’s work affects their lives. It looks at how people’s jobs shape their identities, social networks, and overall life satisfaction.
Occupational Therapist
An occupational therapist helps people who have physical, developmental, emotional, or social disabilities to participate in everyday activities. They work with individuals who need help recovering from an injury, improving their ability to do everyday tasks, or learning new skills.
Who Provides Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is a type of therapy that helps people with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities to live as independently as possible. OTs help people to do the things they need and want to do in their everyday lives. This includes things like getting dressed, cooking, and going to work or school.
Occupational Therapy For Autism
Occupational therapy for autism is a type of therapy that is used to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their skills in areas such as communication, daily living, and social interaction. Occupational therapy can be done in individual or group sessions.
Sensory Integration Therapy
Sensory integration therapy is a form of occupational therapy that is used to help children who have difficulty processing sensory information. The therapist will help the child to better understand and respond to sensory input, which can help them to better participate in everyday activities.
Dementia Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy for dementia patients typically focuses on activities that promote independence, engagement, and purposeful living. OTs may work with patients to identify meaningful activities to pursue, provide adapted equipment or tools to help with tasks, and suggest modifications to the home environment to make it more accommodating. OTs may also work with caregivers to provide education and training on how to best support their loved one with dementia.
