Occupational Therapy over time has been about one thing- restoring the important occupations of a person. No matter their situation, OT has been there to help get a client's life closer to the level it was before. OT has changed from more of a medical model to a holistic model. There are things that have never changed also. Our biological needs and occupations as humans, ADL's, are the same. We all have to eat, get dressed and shower.

Cooking trends for some have stayed the same. Typically, parents cook dinner for their children. They will enjoy a meal together around the table while discussing their day. If one looses their ability to cook their family dinner, an occupational therapist will be able to adapt their situation. We help client's complete the occupations they value.

OT over time has been widely recognized and job growth has increased tremendously. With that increase, the average salary of an Occupational Therapist increased. There was a  growing demand for competent OT's. Spirituality has been one thing that the field of OT addresses. Unlike some other professions, spirituality has been in the framework of OT!

Technology has changed. We now has adaptive assistive technology that can help us better treat our patients. A lot has a changed in this wonderful field, but our client centered approach has remained the same.