I have spent many years in contact with occupational therapists as health and social care practitioners and as educators. In that time I have learned much about what makes an OT. Occupational therapists have created a strange position for themselves in the health and social services. What they appear to do appears so mundane and ordinary that everyone thinks they can do it. In practice they find themselves carrying out such a huge range of tests, analyses and assessments that they can never attend to all the demands placed upon them. The real strength of the therapist is their capacity to understand the importance of activity (occupation) for the ...  Read the complete review

I was born with mild cerebral palsy. It wasn't diagnosed until I was 3 when a CT scan confirmed what my parents suspected. Over my years I have seen numerous specialists and health professionals, the majority of which, have helped me tremendously in leading a 'normal' life. Occupational therapy and the OTs (occupational therapists) have provided the most support and assistance with performing day to day experiences and I cannot praise them highly enough. This review will cover what they do and my experiences. *******What is occupational therapy ****** Occupational therapy is the assessment and treatment of physical and psychiatric conditions using ...  Read the complete review