Pediatric vs. Adult Occupational Therapy: How Does Practice Differ?
Pediatric and adult occupational therapy share the same goal: helping people participate more fully in meaningful daily activities. However, practice changes across the lifespan. Pediatric OT often emphasizes development, play, school participation, and self-care, while adult OT may focus more on rehabilitation, activities of daily living, work, community participation, and maintaining or regaining independence.¹ Pediatric […]