Occupational Therapy

WHAT IS PEDIATRIC OT??

Pediatric Occupational Therapy is a treatment that helps children reach developmental milestones,

helps with physical, sensory and emotional needs.

Helps kids improve with coping skills and self regulation, social situations and self care needs.  

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OT HELPS CHILDREN WITH ...
Movement/coordination/balance ( Motor Planning )  ( large movements or gross motor using the large muscles and

small movements or fine motor using the small muscles of the hands)
Learning ( cognitive skills such as  executive functioning)
Playing ( social and emotional skills )
Activities of daily living ( such as dressing and feeding )
Educational skills ( writing, cutting)
Self regulation/self esteem/coping skills ( focusing, behaviors)
Thoughts, perception, and memory 
Sensory processing
Visual motor, visual spatial, and visual perceptual skills
Mental health conditions/Behavioral issues

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SOME CONDITONS THAT MAY REQUIRE OT ARE... 
ADHD 
Autism Spectrum Disorder 
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Delays
Down Syndrome
Sensory Processing Disorder 

Brain Injury

Central Auditory Processing Disorder

Pediatric Feeding Disorder

Muscular Dystrophy

Sensory Integration Dysfunction

Toe Walking

Anxiety

Oppositional Defiant Disorder 

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BENEFITS OF OT ... 
Improve school performance
Gaining independence 
Boosting confidence and self esteem
Increasing social skills
Decreasing behaviors 

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It's important to remember ...
Every child is different in the way they progress depending on the child's motivation, needs, diagnosis, practice and attendance. Every child progresses at a different pace. They need encouragement, practice, perseverance and patience.

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And just remember that ...

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PLAYING IS A CHILDS OCCUPATION