WHAT IS PEDIATRIC

Occupational Therapy?

Your child’s day is filled with “occupations.”

These occupations are better known as regular daily activities, such as dressing, eating, playing, drawing, socializing, and more. Your child must fulfill these tasks in an age-appropriate manner in order to properly mature, develop, and successfully lead a quality life.

How do I know if my child needs OT?

Occupational therapy may be necessary if your child lacks, or shows a significant delay, in developing any of the strengths and skills outlined below.

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Strengths and Skills

Gross Motor Skills

Gross motor skills entail whole-body movement, using the large muscles in the torso, arms and legs.

What are signs of gross motor difficulties? ➔

Fine Motor Skill

Fine motor skills enable one to complete finessed and detailed tasks, using the small muscles in our hands and wrists.

What are signs of fine motor difficulties? ➔

Activities of Daily Living

Activities of Daily Living encompass the basics of self-care, which are prerequisites for maturation and healthy independence.

What are examples of ADLs? ➔

Handwriting

Handwriting required countless complex skills such as vision, eye-hand coordination, muscle memory, and posture.

What are signs of handwriting difficulties? ➔

Coordination

Coordination is essential for fluid and automatic movement and is required between our right and left sides, upper and lower extremities, and eyes and hands.

What are signs of coordination difficulties? ➔

Sensory Processing

Sensory processing is the interpretation of information sent to our brains via our senses and movement. Individuals must be able to adequately process sensory input in order to maintain focus and regulation.

What are signs of poor sensory processing? ➔

Functional Vision

Functional vision includes the eye’s ability to see, known as visual perception, and the brain’s ability to interpret the incoming visual information, known as visual processing. Weakness in either area can lead to significant struggle if left untreated.

What are signs of poor functional vision? ➔