Learning from Occupational Therapy in Latin America: Transformative Approaches for Social Justice and Inclusive Practice

What can occupational therapy practitioners in the Global North learn from the ways OT is practiced across Latin America? This book offers a deep dive into the rich epistemologies, practices, and critical perspectives of Latin American occupational therapists. Featuring contributions from over 30 authors and collaborators across 15 Latin American countries, it presents a ground breaking resource that addresses urgent global challenges such as discrimination, migration, social inequality, and systemic injustice.

Edited by an international team of scholars, the book bridges cultural and professional divides, providing practical tools, case studies, and reflective exercises to enhance education, research, and practice. Tailored for anglophone audiences, it encourages transformative inter-regional dialogue and inspires a more inclusive, justice-driven approach to occupational therapy.

Pamela Talero Cabrejo is a Colombian-born occupational therapist and Assistant Professor at Thomas Jefferson University, USA. She has worked both as a clinician and educator on various healthcare projects. She is based in Arizona.
Vagner Dos Santos is a Brazilian-born occupational therapist and Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, Australia. He serves as an associate editor for a Brazilian occupational therapy journal. He is based in New South Wales.
Nicholas Pollard is a Senior Lecturer in occupational therapy and the course leader for the MSc pre-registration programme at Sheffield Hallam University, UK. He has written and presented widely on critical explorations of occupational therapy. He is based in Sheffield.