AOTI is the organisation that promotes the profession on behalf of all therapists in Ireland. Occupational therapy is a health care profession concerned with the occupational performance of people in their environments. Occupational Therapy is needed when an individual''s ability to live independently, to care for their personal needs, and to participate in work, school, family, and community life is disrupted by factors such as disability, illness, disaster, socio-economic disadvantage or injury.