OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY for KIDS!
Early Intervention • Sensory Processing • Fine Motor • Handwriting • Visual Processing • Self-Care • Challenges with Play & Social Interactions • Handwriting • Emotional & Self-Regulation
Occupational therapy focuses on improving participation and independence in daily activities such as self-care (dressing, feeding, oral hygiene, simple meal prep, etc.), academic skills (such as writing, typing, cutting, coloring), sensory regulation, and play skills.
SENSORY PROCESSING
Sensory processing deficits occur when our brain has a hard time with sensory input (sight, sound, taste, smell, touch, proprioception), causing a response that impacts a child's functioning. Occupational therapy for sensory integration will start by identifying the specific sensory input that is challenging for your child. We will then use a variety of exercises, activities, and equipment to help your child become aware of their reactions and cope with their sensory experiences. Occupational therapy for sensory processing will ultimately help your child function more comfortably throughout their daily routines.
FINE MOTOR
Fine motor skills refer to the coordination between the small muscles in our fingers, hands, and wrists with the movement of our eyes. These skills enable us to carry out important daily activities such as grasping small objects, writing, fastening clothes, tying shoes, and more. Occupational therapy for fine motor delays and disorders will help your child build strength and coordination for age-appropriate skills so they can increase their independence and participation in daily activities at home and school.
SELF-CARE ~ ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
Self-care activities include getting dressed, grooming, bathing, self-feeding, toileting, and more. For children who are having difficulty with age-appropriate self-care routines, we will take a play-based approach to build rapport and motivate your child to participate and try their best while learning how to become more independent. Parent and caregiver involvement is also central to working on these activities of daily living. Your occupational therapist will dedicate time to showing you how to help your child at home so they have the opportunities for practice during their normal daily routines.
