How We Tested Break-Resistant Dinnerware. 1  We reviewed the materials that accompanied each line of plates, to determine whether the dinnerware was dishwasher and microwave safe. 2  Testers cut slices of steak with a sharp steak knife 40 times to see if the plates were prone to scratching.
Occupational therapy (OT) is the âtherapeutic use of work, self-care, and play activities to increase independent func-. tion, and enhance development. It may include adaptation of. a task, the environment, or the daily routine to achieve. maximum independence and enhance quality of life.â.
These are some of the skills occupational therapy may foster: 1  Daily living skills, such as toilet training, dressing, brushing teeth, and other grooming skills. 2  Fine motor skills required for holding objects while handwriting or cutting with scissors. 3  Gross motor skills used for walking, climbing stairs, or riding a bike.