Occupational therapy helps children with
Sensory processing difficulties
Self-regulation challenges
Gross and fine motor difficulties
Visual-motor and Visual-perceptual difficulties
Praxis/Motor planning
Reflex integration
Executive Functioning Feeding challenges (sensory and oral-motor)
Self-care training
Auditory processing challenges -Handwriting
Strength and endurance
Parent education and home programs
Supporting sibling & parent well-being
School observations & accommodations
Assist with creating a sensory home environment
Common diagnoses supported by OT:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sensory Processing Challenges
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety & other psychological diagnoses that impact function
Developmental Delays
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/Dyspraxia
Learning Disorders
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Chromosomal Abnormalities
Traumatic Brain Injury
Other Neurological Conditions
Fetal Alchohol Syndrome