An occupational therapist evaluates and treats individuals of all ages whose abilities to perform the tasks of living are impaired by developmental disorders, aging, sensory impairment, physical injury or illness, and psychological or social dysfunction. The occupational therapist selects activities suited to the patient’s abilities and designed to develop independence, prepare the patient to return to work, develop or restore basic functions, or aid in adjustment to disabilities. An occupational therapist may also design and/or make special equipment or recommend changes in a home or work environment.
