What is pediatric occupational therapy, exactly?
A pediatric occupational therapist focuses on assisting children in meeting critical developmental milestones. Pediatric occupational therapy is based on a research-backed approach that includes physical, mental, and cognitive activities and exercises that help children develop the necessary skills to become healthy, independent adults.
The term “occupation” refers to the various types of life activities that people engage in, such as normal daily activities, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation.
Pediatric occupational therapists typically work with children who have special needs in areas of growth and development to help them perform daily tasks independently at home and at school.
Our Pediatric OTs can assist your child if they are having difficulty with activities that other children their age can do. For example, we can assist children in functionally investigating their environment, which means teaching them how to move, communicate, and interact with others in order to play and have fun!
Pediatric occupational therapists help children develop fine motor skills, cognition, language skills, and other skills.