OVERVIEW

Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) focuses on helping children develop the skills they need to participate in daily activities and reach their full potential. As pediatric occupational therapists, we work with children to address various challenges related to motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, play, and socialization.

Benefits of pediatric occupational therapy for children and their families include:

1. Developmental milestones: Therapy helps children achieve age-appropriate milestones such as crawling, walking, grasping objects, and self-feeding.
2. Sensory integration: Children learn to process sensory information more effectively, reducing sensory sensitivities and enhancing their ability to engage in everyday activities.
3. Fine motor skills: Therapy targets hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and manipulation skills necessary for tasks like writing, drawing, and using utensils.
4. Self-care independence: Children develop independence in activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming, and hygiene routines.
5. Social skills: Therapy promotes social interaction, turn-taking, sharing, and cooperation with peers, improving socialization and communication skills.

Overall, occupational therapy aims to promote participation, independence, and overall well-being for individuals across the lifespan, addressing physical, cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of function and engagement in daily life.