In the OT process, what does the term 'occupational profile' refer to?

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In the OT process, what does the term 'occupational profile' refer to?

The occupational profile is the client-centered foundation of the OT evaluation. It gathers a narrative about the child’s daily activities—roles, routines, and meaningful occupations—along with the contexts and environments in which they occur, as well as performance barriers and supports, from sources like the family, the child, and the team. This information helps identify what the child values and needs, what barriers limit participation, and which settings or routines are most important to target. It directs goal setting and intervention planning by focusing on real-life functioning rather than just diagnoses, grades, or a therapist’s impressions.

The occupational profile is the client-centered foundation of the OT evaluation. It gathers a narrative about the child’s daily activities—roles, routines, and meaningful occupations—along with the contexts and environments in which they occur, as well as performance barriers and supports, from sources like the family, the child, and the team. This information helps identify what the child values and needs, what barriers limit participation, and which settings or routines are most important to target. It directs goal setting and intervention planning by focusing on real-life functioning rather than just diagnoses, grades, or a therapist’s impressions.

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