It helps individuals become more independent in everyday activities such as:
- Eating
- Dressing
- Writing
- Playing (for children)
- Social interaction
- School tasks
OT for Children
In pediatric settings (like special needs centres), OT helps children with:
- Fine motor skills (holding a pencil, buttoning)
- Sensory processing (over/under reaction to sounds, touch, movement)
- Attention and concentration
- Hand-eye coordination
- Daily living skills (feeding, toileting)