(Occupational Therapy) Attention is a cognitive process in which an individual focuses on one or more aspects of his or her environment. There are different types of attention including divided, selective, and sustained. Occupational therapists address attention in order to improve an individual’s ability to participate and complete daily occupations with independence. Attention may be impacted by sensory processing challenges, personal needs not being met (tired, hungry, feeling unsafe, etc.), overwhelming or underwhelming environment impacting level of alertness, lack of motivation or interest in the task, etc.

Belongs to the following disciplines:

• Occupational Therapy