Pediatric Occupational Therapy focuses on a child’s participation in everyday activities such as playing, which occupies most of their time. Children learn, grow, and develop fundamental skills through play-based intervention, which helps them interpret the world around them.
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) defines “play” as a child’s “job” or “occupation” to develop physical coordination, emotional maturity, social skills to interact with other children, and self-confidence to try new experiences and explore new environments. Our team of occupational therapists develop individualized, unique, and creative treatment plans using playful interventions that keep a child engaged, challenged, and using the essential skills needed towards accomplishing age-appropriate goals.
Developmental delays, traumatic injury during childhood, and illness can result in a child’s inability to complete daily activities such as dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding themselves, social development, and sleep hygiene successfully. Our customized treatment approach routinely addresses strength and coordination deficits, sensory processing problems, stimulates social interaction, and facilitates following directions. Our comprehensive approach promotes independence in daily routines, academics, and extra-curricular activities.
Our occupational therapists regularly educate parents on techniques and interventions to incorporate at home. More involvement and follow-through at home facilitates progress.
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