I wish more people knew what Occupational Therapy was though, that definitely takes away from some of my high points, because people don't really understand what I'm going to do. It's not a commonly recognized profession. It's annoying to try and sum up Occupational Therapy, because the therapy is so broad, reaching so many different individuals, with so many different situations.
However I think this passage is the best explanation I've found so far.
"Everyone has a defining moment, when the things we take for granted can't be counted on anymore.
Suddenly, your parents are facing changes because of aging and can't do what you have watched them do all their lives. Your child, so beautiful and perfect since the day he was born, is frustrated and acting out because he can't do the seemingly simple things the other children at school can do. You or your spouse, coping with a debilitating illness or the results of an accident, realize that you are not what you once were and may never be, again. Suddenly, you or people you love can't do the things in life they need or want to do.
Occupational therapy is for individuals of all ages-to identify and improve skills that help people perform daily tasks at home and at school, at work and at play. Occupational therapy is really about helping people do what they need to do, what they want to do, to help them succeed in everyday life. Occupational therapy practitioners make a difference in people's lives-the kind of difference that makes a patient look them in the eye and say, 'You have given me my life back.'"
Yes, I like. I likey a lot.
I'm so anxious for this school year to begin. It won't start until the end of August! That's way too long people!! What am I going to do with myself?
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And you can practice in many different venues depending on your clientele. :)
Good point my friend, good point!
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