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

As he fell behind in first grade, his doctor referred him to occupational therapy and a psychologist.

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"My struggle goes beyond what you see on camera or how I present myself," he said, pointing to years of speech and occupational therapy as well as socialization training.

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The center’s inclusive approach keeps students learning alongside typically developing children, integrating services such as physical and occupational therapy into the children’s regular activities and playtime.

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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.

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"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.

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