Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) focuses on supporting a child and family complete meaningful activities. Occupational Therapists work with children of all ages and abilities. Some specific areas an OT may work on with children include:
- Fine motor skills (such as handwriting)
- Sensory processing skills
- Self-care skills (such as dressing and grooming)
- Feeding and eating skills
- Social skills
- Emotional regulation
- Play skills
OTs may also help children with disabilities or chronic conditions learn strategies to manage their symptoms and participate in activities they enjoy. Overall, the goal of an OT working with children is to help them achieve independence, improve their quality of life, and reach their full potential.
When a child is referred to Occupational Therapy, the first step is always a 1 hour assessment. At the end of the assessment the treatment pathway is agreed upon by the family and therapist. This includes the focus, the length and number of appointments to begin intervention.
- Home program and consultation on a monthly basis (virtual/clinic)
- Individual 1:1 treatment (virtual/clinic)
- Playful Pair (clinic) 2 or 3 children working at the same goals and have similar skills. These children do better in small groups
- Large group treatment
