Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Helping children build the motor, sensory and self-care skills they need at home, at school and at play.
How do I know if my child may need occupational therapy?
- Difficulty paying attention or following instructions
- Overly sensitive to sound, touch, or odors
- Difficulty with manipulating toys and puzzles
- Frequently pushes, hits, or uses too much force when playing with other children
- Difficulties with clothing fasteners: zippers, buttons, shoelaces
- Low or high muscle tone or poor balance
- Difficulty coordinating both sides of the body
- Difficulty with copying shapes or letters
- Constantly moving, jumping, crashing, bumping
- Does not accept change in routine easily
- Finds it difficult to make friends with children of the same age, prefers to play with adults or younger children rather than peers
- Inability to calm self when upset
About pediatric OT
Pediatric occupational therapists help children participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, and develop the skills they need to grow into functional, independent adults.
Concerned about your child's speech, language, feeding or motor skills?
Call us or email for referrals, billing or therapy questions. Talk with your pediatrician about your concerns and schedule an evaluation.