Importance of the "Why?" and "How?" in OT Practice

The model of practice is the "Why?" in occupational therapy. The frame of reference is the "How?" in OT.  It is so important for OT's to have an understanding of why they are doing something (MoP) before they pick how they do something (FoR). In the article, the OT really looks at the picture holistically in order to get the student to be able to successfully learn the material.  The OT looked deeper into the situation by evaluating what made her unique and by assessing her environment in order to come up with a plan of action. Other professions might have had the same situation and written the girl off as a lazy girl and assume that she would have to repeat the class in summer school. Looking at the situation holistically can benefit everyone.

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  1. Dr. LancasterMarch 16, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    "Other professions might have had the same situation and written the girl off as a lazy girl and assume that she would have to repeat the class in summer school." YES!!! Fantastic insight, Lauren!

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