What is Occupational Therapy?

So..what exactly is occupational therapy? Many people think occupational therapy helps individuals get jobs. Well, that's only one important aspect of ALL the things that occupational therapists can do.
OT students at Midwestern University created this video as part of an advocacy assignment. Check it out to see what awesome things occupational therapy has to offer!

[@shamyl3]

Excellent video, helping people to overcome everyday challenges, like reaching for a an item in the kitchen, become independent in everyday activities, taking care of themselves, to focus on meaningful things that occupy their life.

[@andreabigbeanbag]

Very creative way of sharing practical examples of how OTs can help ... Well done!
I have enjoyed being an OT for more than 20 years and have learned so much from the clients I work with !

[@evelynserrano7491]

I enjoyed your video! Very helpful since I will be going to school to become an ot! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@barbfogarty8782]

Awesome video! OT's are such a wealth of knowledge in so many areas. Thank you for including sensory integration in your presentation!

[@krystleguzzarde8370]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the video! OT wouldn't be the same without SI, of course we had to include it :)

[@DavidDiaz-yp3bz]

Nice Job Ya'll! Quick and right to the point! :)

[@ginnystoffel7237]

Well done!

[@marytmorrisong8801]

well done!~M. Tracy Morrison OTD R/L :)

[@danielagullar698]

Great video.

[@ergotherapiecoach647]

nice video :) greethings from germany -OT coach-

[@danreiko1]

I really enjoyed this video, such a creative way to explain what we do I was wondering if you mind if I share this video on my website to explain to my patients about occupational therapy.

[@victoriaholness-waud7427]

This is such a good overall demonstration of the many areas OTs can help people with, including a good descriptor of what occupation actually means! I'd love to have your permission to add this to my website showing what OT is?

[@krystleguzzarde8370]

Thank you very much for your kind words! We are glad the video can still have an impact in the profession! And of course you have permission to use the video :)

[@rehabilityprostheticsortho896]

Well Done! We would like to share this video during OT Month!

[@krystleguzzarde8370]

Thank you very much! Please do share- anything to spread love about the profession!

[@gailfisher5877]

I enjoyed your video! Nice job.

[@krystleguzzarde8370]

Thank you so much for watching! We really appreciate it :)

[@angelmcgee1]

Great video! :) Thank you for sharing. I work in community mental health and would love to use this video in my teaching on what we do with your permission?

[@krystleguzzarde8370]

Thank you! And of course you have our permission! Anything to support the wonderful profession :) glad to hear this video can be used in a variety of settings!

[@kayleighbearpark5444]

Mymoms a occupational therapist

[@vermontvacation5858]

Hi! I am an occupational therapy graduate student working on a presentation educating people on occupational therapy. do I have permission to use this video in my presentation? it is great!

[@krystleguzzarde8370]

Thank you for your kind words! Of course you have our permission :)

[@speedyconnzales]

buy a tripod.. damn