PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
LIFE CHANGING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR KIDS
Sensory skills are important to a child’s development. Occupational therapy can improve cognitive
and motor skills, as well as self-care, behavioral, and social skills.
UNDERSCORING THE IMPORTANCE
OF PROPER DEVELOPMENT.
Sometimes the common tasks many of us take for granted are not possible due to injury, physical impairment, or sensory processing. The longer a child goes without learning these skills, the greater the problem can become as they develop.
DEVELOPING SKILLS TO SUCCEED.
Pediatric occupational therapy can benefit children who have diagnosed or undiagnosed underlying medical conditions that impact performance and engagement within meaningful activity. Specifically, the following skills are addressed through therapy:
Remembering letters and shapes, problem solving, planning and developing novel tasks and sequences
COGNITIVE SKILLS
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Finger dexterity, wrist and forearm control, and hand strength
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Balance, strength, posture, and body coordination
SELF-CARE TASKS
Dressing, bathing, and self-feeding
SOCIAL SKILLS
Taking turns, transitioning between tasks, listening, maintaining personal space, and following directions
SELF-REGULATION
Emotional stability and the ability to maintain the appropriate alertness level for the activity
CAN YOUR CHILD BENEFIT?
If you find your child having difficulty with several of these issues, we recommend a consultation for further evaluation.
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Exhibits behavioral concerns
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Is intolerant of loud/busy environments
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Has difficulty with buttons or fasteners
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Has trouble getting dressed or putting shoes/socks on
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Is clumsy
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Has difficulty cutting on a line with scissors
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Exhibits poor self-esteem
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Avoids participation in new activities
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Uses too much or too little force when completing a task
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Exhibits class clown tendencies
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Lacks hand dominance by age 3
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Has muscle weakness or fatigue
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Shows difficulty transitioning from one activity to another
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Is intolerant of change in routine
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Struggles with handwriting
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Avoids messy activities (finger painting, putting on sunscreen, or playing in the sand)
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Has trouble coloring or writing within the lines
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Lacks concept of personal space
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Seems to be in constant motion
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Is fearful when swinging, riding bike, or being lifted in the air
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Prefers playing alone
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Doesn’t maintain good eye contact
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Has difficultly with coordination
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Has difficulty falling or staying asleep
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Exhibits big and potentially unexpected emotional shifts
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Prefers repetitive play
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Struggles when an established plan or routine changes
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Exhibits motor or vocal tic disorder
PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
“My son absolutely LOVED coming to Visions! When thinking of his progress from the beginning of this school year until now, tears just fill my eyes and my heart is full. He has come so far and made such growth in the areas of self-regulation, fine-motor skills, the dentist, and clothing sensory components. We are so proud of him and he is so proud of himself!”