Occupational Therapy
The American Occupational Therapy Association describes occupational therapy as skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. It gives people the "skills for the job of living" that are necessary for independent and satisfying lives. Occupational therapy services typically include:
- Customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities
- Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations
- Performance skills assessments and treatment
- Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training
- Guidance to family members and caregivers
Occupational therapy services are delivered in a variety of settings. Some of the settings are schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and mental health clinics.
Persons with the following conditions may benefit from occupational therapy:
| Alzheimer's disease | Low vision |
| Amputation | Conditions related to aging |
| Arthritis | Mood disorders |
| Attention deficit & hyperactivity disorders | Musculoskeletal trauma |
| Autism | Parkinson's disease |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome | Repetitive motion disorders |
| Cerebral Palsy | Schizophrenia |
| Chronic pain | Stroke |
| Fibromyalgia | Substance abuse |
| Hand injuries | Sensory dysfunction |
| Hip fracture/ replacement | Spinal cord injury |
| Learning disabilities | Traumatic brain injury |
| Delayed development |
To read more about occupational therapy and the services occupational therapists provide, visit these web sites:
- American Occupational Therapy Association at www.aota.org
- Consumers Information at www.aota.org/featured/area6/index.asp
- Consumers Guideat www.promoteot.org/CG_ConsumersGuide.html
Find us on: 
Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association
P.O. Box 5531 . Louisville, KY 40255 . Toll Free: 1-888-987-KOTA (5682) . Email: kotaweb@kotaweb.org
