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Occupational therapists evaluate and treat children and adults who have difficulty participating in meaningful activities which are considered one’s occupations. These occupations could be self-care activities such as dressing and brushing teeth, play and leisure activities, and work or educational activities.
Occupational therapists help children of all ages in a variety of areas. For example, an occupational therapist can help toddlers who may not have well-developed motor skills used in activities such as playing with blocks or turning pages of a book. They can also assist in developing early self-care skills like helping to put on socks and shoes.
School-age children may struggle with daily activities in and out of the classroom such as handwriting, use of scissors, and functioning independently in the cafeteria. Occupational therapists may also assist this age group with engaging in play and leisure activities such as climbing playground equipment, riding a scooter, and participating in athletic games
Southern Pediatric Therapy Clinic’s pediatric occupational therapists can address many conditions including the following:
- Birth injuries or birth defects
- Decreased range of motion of of neck, body, of limbs
- Sensory processing disorders
- Traumatic injuries to the brain or spinal cord
- Decreased strength of body and limbs
- Autism
- Torticollis
- Fine motor difficulties such as handwriting, buttoning, and picking up small items
- Self-care delays in dressing, grooming, brushing teeth, etc.
- Broken bones or other orthopedic injuries
- Developmental delays
- Bilateral coordination difficulties such as tying shoes and catching a ball
- Post-surgical conditions
- Burns
- Spina bifida
- Gross motor difficulties
- Traumatic amputations
- Multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and other chronic illnesses
If your child needs occupational therapy, their therapist may work with them on their self-care skills, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, strength, range of motion, and functional ability. Occupational therapists may also assist your child in engaging in play, leisure, and school activities. For children facing these types of challenges, occupational therapy can be helpful and create betterment in one’s daily routine and lifestyle.
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During their initial visit, one of our Occupational therapists will perform a thorough evaluation to determine the primary limitations that your child may be experiencing.
Following that, they will be provided with a thorough treatment plan that is tailored to their specific needs. Their therapist will also consider their abilities, symptoms, medical history, and any health limitations they may have.
Our mission at Southern Pediatric Therapy Clinic is to help your child reach their full physical potential. Every child is unique, and treatment plans are tailored and designed to assist them in achieving their personal goals.
