This past week in Foundations we've learned a lot about theories and frames of reference in occupational therapy. The first thing I think of when I hear the word "theory" is an idea, something that hasn't been proven, something that isn't quite concrete. However, reading through the article from AOTA, Putting OT Theory Into Action: Knowing and Applying Frames of Reference, I learned that theory is a set of facts, concepts and assumptions that are used to describe, explain, or predict phenomena (Case-Smith, 2015b, p. 67). The theories and frames of reference of OT are important because they justify why you are giving the treatment you have chosen. Reading through the authors personal experience in the article, I can grasp a better understanding that the frame work and occupation models are not just something that is written down in a manual as a reference. It is something therapists use to make sure we are giving the patient all that they need from an assessment...