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Pediatric Occupational Therapy
What does an Occupational Therapist do?
Occupational Therapy helps children develop the skills they need to participate in daily activities—at home, in school, and during play. “Occupations” for a child include everything from getting dressed and using utensils to interacting with peers and paying attention in class. Our occupational therapists work closely with children and their families to assess fine motor, sensory, cognitive, and emotional development. Use play-based strategies to improve coordination, focus, and everyday life skills in order to support children in becoming independent and successful in daily routines.
How Can Occupational Therapy Help?
Occupational therapy can benefit children who have difficulty with:
- Fine motor skills (writing, using scissors, buttoning clothes)
- Sensory processing (over- or under-reacting to sounds, textures, or movement)
- Self-care skills (toileting, feeding, dressing independently)
- Visual-motor integration (eye-hand coordination, copying shapes or letters)
- Executive functioning (attention, memory, problem-solving)
- Emotional regulation (managing frustration, coping with transitions)
- Social participation (taking turns, playing cooperatively, making friends)
Common Diagnoses Occupational Therapists work with:
Our Occupational therapists have experience supporting children with a wide range of developmental and neurological challenges, including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Down Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Developmental Delays
- Learning Disabilities
- Genetic or neurological conditions affecting motor or sensory development
- Delays in fine motor or self-help skills without a formal diagnosis
Types of Treatment:
We believe that therapy should feel like play while delivering meaningful progress. Every child’s treatment plan may be different but can include:
- Fine Motor skills development: hand strength, pre writing and handwriting skills and the use of tools through fun and interactive methods!
- Sensory Integration and Regulation: addressing sensory seeking or avoiding behaviors in a supportive and caring way.
- Self-Care and Daily Living skills: activities we all do every day such as dressing, toileting, feeding ourselves and encouraging independence and success in these skills!
- Visual-motor and visual-perceptive skills: both are skills needed for school and everyday life! Such as hand-eye coordination, copying shapes and letters and problem solving skills.
- Therapy is fun and interactive, individualized and family-centered!
