Occupational Therapy Services
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Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapists assess and treat delays and disorders related to fine motor skills, sensory processing, motor planning/ coordination, visual processing/ perception, self care and social emotional skills / regulation. Through occupational therapy (OT) your child will learn strategies that set them up for success in the daily activities and interactions of their life. All TherapyWorks occupational therapists are licensed, certified and hold their masters or doctorate in the field and have significant pediatric experience. Many of our Occupational Therapists have additional training including: DIR/ Floortime, Certified Hand Specialist (CHT), Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), Neuro-developmental Treatment (NDT).
Some common areas we treat:
- Sensory processing integration
- Difficulty with motor praxis/motor planning/sequencing
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Gross motor coordination and control
- Fine motor coordination and control
- Postural control and muscle activation
- Executive functioning skills
- Bilateral coordination
- Visual and spatial awareness
- Social skills
- Visual motor skills and integration
- Handwriting skills
- Self-regulatory techniques
Signs your child may benefit from occupational therapy:
- Constantly moving or fidgeting
- Overly rough play
- Difficult imitating actions
- Has trouble focusing on a task/ gives up easily
- Impulsive
- Poor eye contact when interacting with others
- Picky eating/ avoids certain textures
- Decreased body awareness (i.e. runs into things)
- Difficult with age appropriate feeding, dressing, etc.
- Responds too much or too little to sounds, movement, clothing textures, touching or being touched
Occupational Therapy Evaluation: What to Expect
Your occupational therapist will work with you to schedule your child’s evaluation at a time that works for you and your child. Occupational therapy evaluations are 55 minutes in length and may continue into a second scheduled session. Our occupational therapists do an incredible job of creating an engaging, fun, and non-stressful environment. Therapists use a variety of formal and informal assessment tools including developmental history, observation, oral motor function, sensory function, vestibular function, and visual motor function, and standardized tests to obtain a comprehensive picture of your child’s skills and will create a customized treatment plan with goals specific to your child’s needs.
After the evaluation, your child’s therapist will follow up with you to discuss the results of the evaluation and make recommendations for your child. You will receive a copy of your child’s evaluation report from your child’s therapist. Goals and treatment plans are specific and measurable so that your child’s progress can be tracked. Communication is highly important to us so please be sure to reach out to your child’s therapist with any questions or concerns. Your therapist will work closely with your family to improve your child’s areas of need.
Signs your child may benefit from occupational therapy
If you have any concerns about your child’s sensory or fine motor development, please reach out! Here are some reasons you may consider an occupational therapy evaluation for your child:
- Constantly moving or fidgeting
- Overly rough play
- Difficult imitating actions
- Has trouble focusing on a task/ gives up easily
- Impulsive
- Poor eye contact when interacting with others
- Picky eating/ avoids certain textures
- Decreased body awareness (i.e. runs into things)
- Difficult with age appropriate feeding, dressing, etc.
- Responds too much or too little to sounds, movement, clothing textures, touching or being touched
We are happy to discuss your specific concerns and make recommendations. Click here to schedule a free phone consultation.
Treatment frequency and duration
The length of time your child will be in therapy will depend on the needs of your child. Typically, children are seen once or twice a week for 55 minutes each session. Your therapist will create a detailed, customized, goal-centered treatment plan for your child and will give you consistent updates on how your child is progressing toward his or her goals.
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