Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapists help a child develop and/or adapt valuable skills needed to participate and gain independence in everyday activities (such as home routines, school work, play, meal time and socializing with peers). Each treatment plan is personalized to the clinical and functional needs of the child.
Some areas occupational therapists address are:
- Social Skills
- Sensory Processing & Integration
- Self-Regulation
- Fine Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
- Visual Motor Integration
- Daily Living Skills (Playing, Dressing, Feeding)
Common Pediatric Diagnoses Served by Occupational Therapists Include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADHD/ADD)
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Neurological Impairments
- Genetic Disorder
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)