April is National Occupational Therapy Month
Every April, we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month to honor our vital profession and the meaningful differences it makes in the lives of our clients. What should you say when someone asks, "what is occupational therapy?" Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages to participate in daily living or live better with injury, illness, or disability. This is accomplished through designing strategies for everyday living and customizing environments to develop and maximize potential.
April is a month about celebrating the holistic approach that OT has brought to healthcare. By taking the full picture into account—a person's psychological, physical, emotional, and social make-up—occupational therapy assists people in:
- Achieving their goals
- Functioning at the highest possible level
- Concentrating on what matters the most to them
- Maintaining or rebuilding their independence
- Participating in the everyday activities that they need to do or that simply make life worth living
Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants are experts in helping people perform the occupations they need and want to do every day.
The vital importance of the profession aside, it is also about celebrating the miraculous achievements of our clients, the small steps they take to achieve the things they want and need to do. So, let's celebrate and promote the importance of occupational therapy and pay a tribute to the superheroes who help people get back on their feet!
