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2. What Is an Occupational Therapist? - WebMD

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   Occupational therapists have a Master's degree in occupational therapy. Some may also have a doctorate. A Master's degree takes two to three years to finish, and a doctoral degree about 3.5 years.

3. Occupational therapist - Wikipedia

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   Occupational therapists foster promotion of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and a sense of achievement through doing, being, and belonging in a client's choice of activities, roles, routines, contexts, and environments. [5] Occupational therapists can also provide prevention and education regarding physical, mental, and social-emotional aspects of ...

4. Occupational therapy - Wikipedia

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   Occupational therapy ( OT) is a healthcare profession that involves the use of assessment and intervention to develop, recover, or maintain the meaningful activities, or occupations, of individuals, groups, or communities. The field of OT consists of health care practitioners trained and educated to improve mental and physical performance.

5. Occupational Therapy for Dementia: Benefits and Interventions

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   A therapist will adjust the care plan to suit a person’s stage of dementia, lifestyle, and ability level. Occupational therapy interventions for dementia can include: working on communication ...

6. Occupational Therapy Versus Physical Therapy - WebMD

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   Differences Between OT and PT. The main difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy is the scope. Physical therapists usually focus on helping people move better. On the other ...

7. Occupational Therapy for ADHD: Is It a Good Option? - Healthline

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   The takeaway. Occupational therapy focuses on building skills people need to function independently at home, at work, and in school. For people with ADHD, occupational therapy can be especially ...

8. What is an Occupational Therapy Assistant? - WebMD

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   An occupational therapy assistant is a person who works with an occupational therapist to implement a treatment plan to help you with skills you need for your daily activities. Learn what an ...

9. Multiple Sclerosis and Occupational Therapy - Healthline

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   Occupational therapy is similar to physical therapy, but there are a few key differences. While physical therapy focuses on overall strength, joint range of motion, coordination, and gross motor ...