Services
Providing Occupational Therapy Services
Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy focuses on helping children develop the skills they need for daily living and learning. It addresses various challenges, including fine motor skills, sensory processing, and social interactions. Through engaging activities and personalized strategies, pediatric occupational therapists support children in achieving goals and enhancing their overall well-being. This therapy is helps promote independence and confidence as children grow and thrive.
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Occupational therapy helps children do the things they want and need to do throughout their day. We work with children to help them achieve developmental milestones and overcome sensory processing challenges. Skills addressed in occupatoinal therapy include the following:
Skills addressed include:
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fine motor skills
handwriting
visual motor skills (hand eye coordination)
self-help skills (feeding, dressing)
emotional regulation
social skills
sensory processing
gross motor skills
visual perception
impulse control
feeding/eating
oral motor skills
strength
balance
coordination
play skills
cognitive skills (learning, problem solving, sequencing) ​
Early Intervention
Early intervention provides services for children, birth to 3 years of age, in their home environment. These services are provided for children who are delayed or at risk of being delayed in reaching their developmental milestones. Early intervention occupational thearpy focuses on helping children develop essential skills for daily living and learning during their crucial early years. By addressing developmental delays and challenges, occupational therapists work with families to create personalized strategies that promote independence and enhance overall well-being. Early intervention can significantly improve a child's to participate in various activities, setting the foundation for a successful future. Through engaging and meaningful activities, occupational therapy supports children in reaching their full potential.
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Feeding
Feeding therapy from an occupational therapist focuses on helping individuals, often children, develop the skills necessary for eating and drinking. It involves assessing sensory, motor, and behavioral aspects of feeding to create a personalized plan. The therapist work on improving oral motor skills, increasing tolerance to various textures, and addressing any sensory sensitivities. Through engaging activities and techniques, the goal is to foster positive feeding experience and promote nutritional health.