‘He Who Can,Does. He Who Cannot,Teaches.’ Is it True for Occupational Therapy?

Abstract

This article compares informally the skills used in occupational therapy in the clinical field and in occupational therapy education. The comparison is structured using the physical, social, cognitive, intrapersonal and interpersonal activity components suggested by Reed and Sanderson.¹ Reflection seems to suggest that while there are subtle differences between the two fields, little conflict is apparent in the skills required by each. Occupational therapy education would, therefore, appear to be a good avenue for using the high level of skills developed in clinical practice.