AN OCCUPATION FOR LIVING Imagine living during a time where mental illness or disability were considered evil and that the only cure was to be tortured, hung, or imprisoned in not even animal worthy conditions. The idea of these dark cells over crowded by the ‘insane’ is heart wrenching, considering most people are affected in one way or another by a person in their life with a disability. Luckily, societal standards have changed, but up …showed first 75 words of 1872 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1872 total…and productive lives. An occupational therapist focuses primarily on assessing, and determining the most effect way to promote change. An occupational therapist’s specific role to enhance life skills deals with a hands- on approach that empowers the client to take control of their life and the environment around them. By changing perceptions and recognizing the role that community development has on a clients potential growth proves an occupational therapy role to be most effective.