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Patients with mental illnesses are considered a threat to society, and medical options aren't available.
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People with illnesses benefit from increased engagement of occupational therapy.
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The terms ADL and IADL are created to help better understanding patients.
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Tracy publishes her book "Studies in Invalid Occupations" to accentuate the benefits of occupational participation.
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During the world wars, there was a great push for wounded soldier care using occupational therapy. This help cemented occupational therapy as a need in science and modern medicine.
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William Rush creates the National Society for Promotion of Occupational Therapy (now AOTA) which brings better understanding to the unique and holistic practice.
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Eleanor Clark Slagle starts training courses at Hull House in Chicago.
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Slagle directed research at Illinois and organized a therapy program for the state's mental hospitals.
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St. Catherine University offers program for aspiring Occupational Therapy Assistants, helping evolve the profession.
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A. Jean Ayers' book "Sensory Integration and Learning Disorders" allowed occupational therapy to lead the industry in the study and treatment of sensory integration dysfunctions.
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In 1976, Southern California and Northern California incorporated associations to further along the development of occupational therapy.
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President Bush signs a proclamation for National Occupational Day.
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In 2007, the education requirement needed to practice Occupational Therapy switched to Masters.