Outline the Key Events in the History/evolution of OD

question 19

Essay

Outline the key events in the history/evolution of OD. How might the past influence future directions of the field?

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Definitions:

Impairments

Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function, impacting an individual's normal activities.

Social Model

A framework that views disability as a result of the interaction between people with impairments and societal barriers, rather than the impairment itself.

Disability

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

Alternative Therapies

Treatments and health practices not typically part of conventional, allopathic medicine, often used in place of or alongside standard treatments.