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Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that involves the use of assessment and intervention to develop, recover, or maintain the meaningful activities, or occupations, of individuals, groups, or communities. The field of OT consists of health care practitioners trained and educated to improve mental and physical performance. Occupational therapists specialize in teaching, educating, and supporting participation in any activity that occupies an individual's time.
Sensory Integration is a term that describes the brain's ability to take in information from the senses, organize it, and respond to it during experiences of daily life.
The goal is to determine where deficits in a child's sensory perception are and what interventions will help a child adapt and react to their environment.
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Behavioral therapy is a term that describes a broad range of techniques used to change maladaptive behaviors. The goal is to reinforce desirable behaviors and eliminate unwanted ones
Types of Behavioral Therapy
There are a number of different types of behavioral therapy. The type of therapy used can depend on a variety of factors, including the condition being treated and the severity of the person's symptoms.
• Applied behavior analysis.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
• Cognitive behavioral play therapy .
• Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) .
• Exposure therapy .
• Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).
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