occupational therapy
noun
: therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life (such as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning
occupational therapist
noun
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In addition to physical and occupational therapy, there was an ophthalmologist, a cardiologist, a neurologist, an audiologist, an ENT, an orthopedist and a number of developmental specialists.
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Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
Patients receive supportive care, including hospital admission, fluids, anti-inflammatory medications, breathing support if needed, and physical and occupational therapy.
—Faye Chiu, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
Researchers have developed a list of 33 core skills that are essential for navigating a wheelchair in a variety of environments, but kids might not learn these skills in school or in physical and occupational therapy.
—Elizabeth Gabriel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2024
Those schools can be required to provide occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other services for students with disabilities, as well as working with families to develop individualized education plans.
—Anna North, Vox, 16 Aug. 2024
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Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024
Patients receive supportive care, including hospital admission, fluids, anti-inflammatory medications, breathing support if needed, and physical and occupational therapy.
—Faye Chiu, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
Researchers have developed a list of 33 core skills that are essential for navigating a wheelchair in a variety of environments, but kids might not learn these skills in school or in physical and occupational therapy.
—Elizabeth Gabriel, NPR, 2 Sep. 2024
Those schools can be required to provide occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other services for students with disabilities, as well as working with families to develop individualized education plans.
—Anna North, Vox, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Occupational therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occupational%20therapy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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