The philosophy of occupational therapy

The mission of occupational therapy is to empower clients to become self-sufficient in daily activities (e.g., personal hygiene, preparation of meals and housekeeping), at work (including studies and school) and during leisure time (active or passive activities).

From an occupational therapy perspective, activity is considered a basic human need. Sometimes the independent carrying out of activities can become challenging due to health restrictions. In these cases, occupational therapy can help the affected person by facilitating participation in these daily activities and providing strategies and aids as needed. In some cases, the focus is on enabling access to assistive technology and various services to compensate for the lack of body function.