occupational therapy


occupational therapy

noun

Definition of OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

: therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life (as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning
occupational therapist noun

First Known Use of OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

1915

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