Dr.-William-Rush-Dunton-Jr.

Vintage portrait of Dr. William Rush Dunton Jr., the 'father of Occupational Therapy.' He was a psychiatrist and educator known for his pioneering contributions to the field of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Dunton published the first account of the profession and authored numerous books and articles on the subject. He served as the first President of the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy (now AOTA) and was honored for his contributions to understanding the benefits of occupational therapy for mentally ill patients.

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