OTA 100 – Introduction to Occupational Therapy Historical Foundations

Moral Treatment Grounded in the philosophy that all people, even the most challenged, are entitled to consideration and human compassion.

Historical Foundations Arts & Crafts Movement Based on the belief that using one’s hands to make items connected people to their work, physically and mentally, and helped with restoring health

Historical Foundations Founders Susan Cox Johnson George Edward Barton Eleanor Clark Slagle William Rush Dunton Isabelle Newton Thomas Kidner

Historical Foundations 1917 The National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy 1921 American Occupational Therapy Association

Historical Foundations Rehabilitation Movement

Historical Foundations 1958 Occupational Therapy Assistant history.occupationaltherapy.dal.ca

Centennial Vision By the year 2017, we envision that occupational therapy is a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession with a globally connected and diverse workforce meeting society’s occupational needs.

Centennial Vision Powerful Leadership role in health care delivery systems Education as basis for power Active in policymaking Use of technology to provide services Influence change to benefit society

Centennial Vision Widely recognized Clear, compelling public image Consumer friendly language Widespread understanding of OT OT identity and scope protected by law Value of occupation to health and wellness recognized by society Increased OT consumer demand

Centennial Vision Science-driven Greater research capacity and productivity to develop new and more effective methods in OT practice Science-based knowledge blended with occupation-based practice in all setting Premier universities seek occupational scientists to engage in research

Centennial Vision Evidence-based All OT practice areas supported by evidence OT efficacy data widely available All payers cover OT because of efficacy, savings, benefits, etc.

Centennial Vision Globally connected and diverse workforce Global OT community Increased involvement in members AOTA is an essential tool of the profession OT roles include: practitioners, educators, researchers, scientists, and entrepreneurs Members reflect society’s diversity New alliances with other professions

Centennial Vision Occupational needs Active participation in life contributes to health because it “enables individuals to utilize their biological capacities and potential” (Wilcox, 1993).

Centennial Vision Occupational needs That man, through the use of his hands as they are energized by mind and will, can influence the state of his own health. - Mary Reilly, 1961