What is Occupational Therapy?

•  Gross Motor Coordination
• Self-regulation 
• Body Awareness 
• Sensitivities to Stimuli (Visual, Auditory, Oral, Touch, Movement)
• Social Skills
•  Engagement and Attention 
• Functional Communication and Social Interaction 
• Problem-Solving Skills 
• Motor Planning and Sequencing
•  Functional Toy Play
• Pretend Play and Symbolic Thinking Behavioral Challenges 
• Self-Coping Skills
• Range of Motion 
• Muscle Tone and Strength 
• Endurance 
• Balance   
• Functional Mobility
• Self-care Skills (feeding, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting)  
• Play Skills  
• Fine Motor Coordination (grasp, manipulation)  
• Perceptual Motor Skills (Puzzles, Scissor skills) 
•  Self-Regulation 
•  Attention/Focus  
• Cognitive re-training  
• Emotional challenges

Occupational Therapy Evaluation 

An occupational therapy (OT) evaluation is administered by our occupational therapist. During the evaluation, the occupational therapist will assess the child's current functional status in the areas above. Together with the child and family, a treatment plan is developed with short-term and long-term goals to improve targeted skills and functional limitations. The frequency and duration of occupational therapy are also determined during the evaluation. The OT evaluation will last 60 minutes.   

Occupational Therapy Sessions 

Occupational therapy sessions are performed by the occupational therapist. The sessions are used to address the goals developed within the OT evaluation. The therapist provides one-on-one direct treatment integrating therapeutic activities to enhance progress. Parental education and a comprehensive home program are also provided to support the carryover of skills to the home and community. Each OT session is 60 minutes in duration.