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Developing hand-eye coordination in children with disabilities is an important part of occupational therapy.

Occupational Therapy versus Physical Therapy

Occupational therapy primarily focuses on the patient’s ability to live independently. This encompasses all the activities of daily life, including bathing, dressing, grooming and hygiene, and working. Occupational therapists also come up with ways to make accommodations for any physical disabilities or diffi- culties patients have. If you are unable to reach your hands above your head to get dressed, for instance, an occupational therapist will teach you ways to accommodate this difficulty

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Occupational Therapist