It is described as ‘a health and rehabilitation profession that assists individuals of all ages who have an injury, illness, cognitive impairment, mental illness, developmental, learning, or physical disability to maximize their independence’ (AOTA). Occupational therapy assists individuals in meeting their human needs in terms of self care, productivity/work and leisure, through a broad range of treatment modalities and purposeful activities that will lead to an optimal level of function.
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