What is Occupational Therapy?

The therapeutic use of everyday life activities (occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of participation in roles and situations in home, school, workplace, and community settings.

What do Occupational Therapists do?

• address the individual needs of each child and his or her family

• facilitate competence and independence in daily activities

• promote healthy development and self-fulfillment for long-term wellness

What does Occupational Therapy improve?

• refinement of motor skills

• refinement of sensory discrimination and processing

• regulation of arousal level for optimal performance and increased safety

• acquisition of age-level self care skills

• development of self-concept

• appropriateness of environment

Who can benefit from Occupational Therapy?

Your child may benefit from occupational therapy if he or she demonstrates any of the following:

increased activity level
immature muscle development of the hands and/or body
poor handwriting
poor motor coordination
poor interactive play skills
Apraxia
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADD/ADHD
Sensory Processing Disorder
low tolerance for sound, touch, or movement
difficulty with changes in schedule
Down Syndrome
decreased or increased pain tolerance
developmental disabilities
decreased independence with self help skills
decreased attention span
delayed developmental milestones
feeding difficulties
Dyspraxia

If you have concerns about your child's development and are not sure whether Occupational Therapy can help, please call us. We will provide a free 15 minute consultation over the phone to provide additional information.

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