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The Role of OT
Role of OT with children and youth
Occupational therapists work with children and youth to develop life skills and enable participation in meaningful activities. A child's occupations include play, school, self-care etc. OT's consider developmental milestones, environmental impacts and how their occupational performance is affected. Collaboration between teachers, caregivers and occupational therapists are important because a child's development affects all aspects of their lives. For more inofmation, visit
Addressing SI and SPD- OT's role
Sensory integration includes taking in sensory information from the environment around you and your own body and processing and interpreting it to effectively participate in meaningful occupations.
Sensory integration is a complex topic that affects all individuals, however some may have difficulty processing the sensory information appropriately. Defecits in sensory integration is often referred to as sensory processing dysfunction. For more information on how SI and SPD can affect children and development and the role of occupational therapy, please visit
Role of OT in AT devices and services
Assistive technology is simply defined as "any piece of equipment, modified or not, that aides an individual in participating in meaning occupations." Assistive technology ranges from low-high tech options. Occupational therapists collaborate with other professionals to find the ideal piece of technology for individuals in need. For more information, visit
OT in school settings
Occupational therapists in school settings are a part of an educational team that work together to provide services to students ages 3-21 who have been referred and evaluated. In order to receive services, an in-depth evaulation is completed and detailed individualized education plans are created. Services in the school setting focus on fine motor,social participation, social skills, prevocational/vocational skills, literacy, behavioral, sensory etc. To learn more about an occupational therapists role in the school setting, visit