Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is a health and rehabilitation profession focused on helping people regain, develop and build skills that are important for independent functioning, health, well-being, security and happiness.
Pediatric Occupational Therapists, facilitate the acquisition of self-help, play, and learning skills for infants and children by improving their motor, sensory, behavioral and cognitive skills.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy helps children who:
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Experience difficulty with the performance of self-care activities including: brushing teeth, combing hair, buttoning a shirt, tying shoes, using utensils such as a spoon or fork, etc.
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Have difficulty with fine motor activities such as handwriting or using scissors.
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Have trouble initiating or completing tasks such as doing a puzzle or finishing home work.
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Experience problems in school with visual motor or visual perceptual activities such as copying from the board or completing assignments accurately.
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Exhibit an aversion to sensory input demonstrated by not wanting to participate in messy activities, not wanting to be hugged or touched, becoming very upset by loud noises, etc.
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Having difficulty maintaining balance during motor activities including climbing stairs, running, jumping or skipping.
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Have difficulty with cognitive tasks such as following instructions, problem solving and organization.
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Have difficulty in social situations including interacting and playing appropriately with other children.
The following are some of the conditions that we treat:
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Cerebral Palsy
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Decreased Muscle Control
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Tone Disorders
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Developmental Delays
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Downs Syndrome
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Sensory Integration