Occupational Therapy Practice Framework

Areas of Occupation
Throughout my life, I have played many roles. Within in these first two week of the OTA program I have learned how every role fits into the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. Some of the roles I have played are athlete, babysitter, waitress, and the role that I am most excited about is becoming an OTA.
I started playing soccer when I was ten and continue playing until I was eighteen. I honestly wish I had kept playing if not in competitive setting but in a more recreational manner. The area of occupation that a soccer player would fall into is play, according to the AOTA (2014). The area of occupation play is defined as any spontaneous or organized activity that provides enjoyment, entertainment, amusement or diversion …show more content…
Babysitting falls into the area of occupation of care of others according to AOTA (2014). The sensory processing of the auditory was an important factor for me when I babysat, when things got to quiet, was when I knew something wasn’t right. Having the neuromusculoskeletal capacity of reflex is essential; you never know when a child might launch herself at you. The motor skill of fine coordination dexterity comes into play whether it is changing a diaper or feeding a runaway toddler. Your level of arousal is crucial to taking care of a child, always being aware of your surrounding and being able to recognize what's familiar can help you avoid disaster. The social skill of roles performance is significant, even though you are not the parent you still are responsible for another life, You also can not overstep boundaries that are placed by …show more content…
The area occupation according to AOTA (2014) is work. As a waitress you have to have social skills of coping and self control. No, matter how bad your day was, you can not let your attitude affect your interactions with your tables. You are the face of the establishment you work for. Many instrumental activities of daily living is involved when you work at a restaurant, such as meal preparation and cleanup. The sensory skills that are used when waiting is topographical orientation. This can be used to navigating through the floor plan with hot plates of food. You have to find the quickest and safest way to the table. The neuromusculoskeletal skills of postural alignment are necessary because you are standing on your feet throughout your shift. The mental skills of memory and sequencing is essential for getting orders correct and having happy customers. Interpersonal skills are a key to communicating with a tables. You have be able to pick up on body language and other social

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