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Title: man-woman-kitchen-cooking | Caption: OTs engaging with clients in everyday activities such as cooking. | Alt: OT and the client engaging in a cooking activity in the kitchen. | Collections: Community Support | Topics: Occupational Therapy, OT
Community Support

What "Occupational" Actually Means (Hint: It's Not Your Job)

August 12, 2026
4 min
Author Image | Spark Staff, Spark Logomark Cropped
Spark Staff
Say the words "occupational therapist" out loud to most people, and you'll watch them picture a career counselor or a workplace injury form. It's one of the most common mix-ups in healthcare, and honestly, the name of the profession itself often leads to this misunderstanding. Here's the reframe: In occupational therapy...
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