Occupational Therapy

“Occupations” are meaningful day-to-day activities we want, need to, and are expected to engage in. 

"Occupational performance issues" occur when a person can not engage in their meaningful occupations to the level of performance or participation they would like. 

Occupational Therapy (OT) is the professional practice that supports people in increasing their performance and participation in occupations.

A few examples of child occupations include:

dressing, eating, bathing (hygiene), playing, engagement with others, sleeping and academics (writing, typing, etc.) 

Occupational therapy is most effective when provided in the client's natural environment, where their occupations are most impacted.