What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy helps you live your best life at home, at school – and everywhere else. It’s about being able to do the things you want and have to do.

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Occupations are the activities you do every day, which make you...you!

 

It’s about being able to do the things that children and young people want, and have to do. That could mean helping overcome challenges learning at school, playing a video game or riding a bike or simply doing the dishes. Everything is focused on a child or young persons wellbeing and ability to participate in activities.

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It’s also a science-based, health and social care profession that’s regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council.

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Occupational therapists help babies, infants, children and young people grow, learn, have fun, socialise and play – so they can develop, thrive and reach their full potential.

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The focus could be on self-care, like getting ready to go out, eating a meal or using the toilet. It could be around being productive – going to nursery or school, or volunteering. Or it could simply be about improving their ability to play with friends, compete at sport or take part in hobbies.

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You can find more information about Occupational Therapy here on the Royal College of Occupational Therapists website.