Occupational therapy uses everyday occupations as a means to promote health, well-being and participation in what is meaningful to individuals, groups, and populations across the lifespan.
See the American Occupational Therapy Association for more information on the occupational therapy profession.
What personal qualities does it take to be an Occupational Therapist?
- Effective communication skills
- Openness to new ways of being and living
- Compassion
- Flexibility
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Writing skills
- Creativity
- Problem solving skills