Occupational therapy.

Occupational therapy (OT) is a type of therapy that helps people of all ages with physical, sensory, motor, or cognitive issues caused by injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. The goal of occupational therapy is to help patients live and function as independently as possible in all areas of life. OT helps patients adjust to physical and cognitive changes they may have suffered due to injury or illness. The therapy is also beneficial to people with autism, developmental disorders, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. The therapy was originally developed to help patients with mental illnesses, but it eventually evolved to include patients suffering from other ailments. Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings, such as therapy centers, clinics, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and private residences.