Occupational therapy is a treatment for people who are physically or mentally handicapped.
During this treatment they are taught how to perform their daily living activities, such as feeding themselves, dressing, and writing. In addition, occupational therapy can help people regain occupation-based skills which will assist the person to return to their previous work, or retrain them for a new work setting. The occupational therapist is the healthcare team member who teaches these skills. They will work closely with the healthcare provider to determine what treatment therapy is best to reach the individuals goals. The occupational therapists will work closely with the person's family as well, so they can help care for the person upon discharge from the hospital or treatment center.