About Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy helps patients improve physical function, fine motor skills, cognitive planning, self-care, social skills, emotional health, and integrate sensory information more efficiently. Our licensed occupational therapists have advanced training in sensory integration pediatric practices. Play is a child's work, and our occupational therapists use appropriate sensory integration techniques to engage patients in fun and motivating activities which address each child's treatment goals.
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Who benefits from Occupational Therapy?
Parents may consider seeking occupational therapy for their child if they notice difficulties or delays in certain areas of development or daily functioning. Signs that a child may benefit from occupational therapy include:
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Fine Motor Skills: Difficulty with tasks such as grasping objects, using utensils, coloring, cutting with scissors, or tying shoelaces.
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Gross Motor Skills: Challenges with coordination, balance, running, jumping, or participating in sports activities.
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Sensory Processing: Overreacting or underreacting to sensory stimuli such as touch, sound, taste, or smell; difficulties with transitions, or becoming easily overwhelmed in sensory-rich environments.
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Self-Care Skills: Struggles with dressing, grooming, brushing teeth, or feeding oneself independently.
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Attention and Focus: Difficulty sustaining attention, organizing tasks, following instructions, or staying on task.
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Social Interaction: Trouble with social skills, making friends, understanding personal space, or engaging in cooperative play.
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Academic Performance: Challenges with handwriting, letter formation, letter spacing, or completing school assignments independently.
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Behavioral Issues: Exhibiting frustration, avoidance, or meltdowns during activities that require motor or sensory skills.
What to Expect in Occupational Therapy
​Occupational therapy begins with a thorough assessment to identify a client’s current abilities and how to maximize their functioning so that they can achieve their personal goals. Occupational therapists check their client’s physical, cognitive and emotional abilities and explore any assistive devices, social supports and environmental setups they have or need. At the conclusion of the assessment, we will share the results and make recommendations for your child that include a measurable treatment plan. The length of time your child may need therapy varies from child to child.
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We'll meet your child where they are developmentally and provide playful support to enhance their ability to thrive at home and in the community.
Our Occupational Therapist is trained to identify barriers that restrict a child’s success or independence in completing everyday “occupations”.
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What is a child’s occupation?
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Play independently
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Be successful in school
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Easily adapt to change and problem solve
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Complete self-care tasks
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Effectively communicate to maintain great relationships with family and friends
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Learn beneficial behavioral skills, such as accountability, empathy, concentration, and self-esteem
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