Eleanor Clarke Slagle

Eleanor Clarke Slagle was a pioneering figure in occupational therapy, often called the "mother of occupational therapy." She believed that engaging people in meaningful activities could help them recover from mental health issues and disabilities. Slagle developed important early methods for helping patients improve their daily functioning through work and self-care tasks. Her efforts helped shape the way occupational therapy is practiced today, emphasizing the role of purposeful activity in promoting physical and mental well-being.