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    17 Things Occupational Therapy Is...

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    1. Fostering independence in everyday activities

    2. Motivating patients to overcome obstacles

    3. Working together to achieve a goal

    4. Achieving life balance

    5. Re-gaining motor skills for everyday life

    6. Cultivating self-efficacy

    7. Educating caregivers and family members

    8. Accessing the environment and community

    9. Developing social supports

    10. Utilizing adaptive equipment and technology

    11. Aiding in return to work or school

    12. Facilitating positive coping strategies

    13. Helping people age with dignity

    14. Playing to learn

    15. Understanding and addressing sensory needs

    16. Lending a hand

    17. Creatively solving everyday problems