Occupational Therapy

Shaping Our Future

Occupational therapy (OT) is a type of therapy that helps people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive problems.  Occupational therapists help with difficulties that affect a person's emotional, social, and physical needs.  Pediatric OTs help kids play, improve school performance, and assist with daily living activities. Occupational therapy  also boosts self esteem and helps children provide a sense of accomplishment. 

With OT kids can:

• Develop fine motors skills for grasping and releasing tools and develop good handwriting or computer skills. ​

• It also helps to improve eye–hand coordination so children can play and perform required skills such as batting a ball or coping notes from a blackboard.

• Master basic life skills such as bathing, getting dressed, brushing teeth, and self-feeding.

• Learn positive behaviors and social skills by practicing how they control anger and frustration.

• Obtain special equipment to help build independence. These include wheelchairs, splints, bathing equipment, dressing devices, and communication aids.