Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that focuses on using everyday activities (occupations) to improve a person's ability to participate in meaningful activities. These activities can include: Daily living tasks: bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, grooming Work: paid employment, volunteering School: attending classes, completing assignments Leisure activities: hobbies, sports, social activities Occupational therapists work with individuals of all ages who have a wide range of physical, cognitive, sensory, or emotional challenges. Some common conditions that occupational therapists treat include: Developmental delays: autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome Injuries: stroke, spinal cord injury, burns, amputations Medical conditions: arthritis, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain Mental health conditions: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia Learning disabilities: dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD