Occupational Therapy

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy provides support to people whose health prevents them doing the activities that matter to them.

An occupational therapist can identify strengths and difficulties you may have in everyday life, such as dressing or getting to the shops, and will help you work out practical solutions.

They can work with you to identify goals that can help you maintain, regain, or improve your independence by using different techniques, changing your environment, and using new equipment.

These links provide additional information about the profession

http://www.caot.ca/default.asp?pageid=3024

http://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy.aspx

Occupational Therapy is regulated under the Health Professions Act.  The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists link is here: http://acot.ca/