occupational therapy

noun

1. a form of therapy in which patients are encouraged to engage in vocational tasks or expressive activities, as art or dance, usually in a social setting.

occupational therapy

noun

1. med treatment of people with physical, emotional, or social problems, using purposeful activity to help them overcome or learn to deal with their problems

Other Word Forms

• occupational therapist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of occupational therapy¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The health union Unison said ministers should also deal with a lack of opportunities for new graduates in occupational therapy as well as paramedics and other professions.

From BBC

"As an educator, Jutta nurtured many students, preceptors and clinicians to flourish and grow. That her work continues to enrich the tapestry of occupational therapy in Alberta is her legacy," the statement continued.

From BBC

Amanda's son is having occupational therapy for attachment trauma which could only otherwise be accessed privately.

From BBC

Specialized occupational therapy tools at the clinic were replaced by scavenged substitutes: buttons, small glasses, pieces of wood or pipe now help patients relearn activities of daily living.

From Salon

Rios said her grandson depends on $5,000 worth of medication and therapy a month, including physical, speech and occupational therapy.

From Los Angeles Times