Occupational Therapy Program
Occupational Therapy is the therapeutic
use of self-care, work/productive activities,
and play/leisure activities designed
to achieve functional outcomes that
increase independent function, enhance
development, promote health, and prevent
injury or disability. It includes
adapting tasks and the environment to
maximize independence and quality of
life. The term "occupation" refers to
activities that are meaningful to the
individual within the environments in
which he or she lives and functions.
Occupational Therapists work with individuals
whose abilities to cope with the
tasks of daily living are threatened or
impaired by developmental deficits,
injury, illness, or disability.
