Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Having a child that struggles to develop necessary skills is a worrying and frightening experience. You love your child and want the best for him or her, but you fear they will be left behind.
One area your child may struggle in is his or her “occupation,” or the daily activities he or she is expected to participate in. A child’s occupation usually includes playing, socializing with other children, completing schoolwork, and accomplishing hygiene tasks.
Occupational therapy utilizes a child-centered approach in assessing and treating functional skills and everyday activities. A child’s most important “occupation” is play; therefore therapy incorporates meaningful tasks in order to promote a child’s development, independence and well-being.
OT SERVICES PROVIDED
- Assess and treat sensory processing difficulties
- Increase independence with self-care skills such as dressing and self-feeding
- Practice social interactions through peer play
- Improve upper extremity muscle strength, endurance, and motor planning skills
- Assist with skills needed for school readiness, including pre-writing and handwriting
- Collaborate with other service providers including teachers, physical therapists, and speech therapists to promote carryover of skills in all domains
- Provide families with home education programs and resources to help in home and school