Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy helps children gain independence while also strengthening the development of fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, and visual motor skills that children need to function and socialize.
A child's role in life is to play and interact with other children. Our pediatric occupational therapists evaluate a child's current skills related to play, school performance, and daily activities and compare them with what is developmentally appropriate for that age group. OTs help children perform daily activities they may find challenging by addressing sensory, social, behavioral, motor, and environmental issues.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist's Treat:
• Autism
• Down Syndrome
• Birth injuries or Birth Defects
• Sensory Processing Disorders
• Traumatic Injuries (brain or spinal cord)
• Learning Problems
• Behavioral Problems
• Developmental Delays
• Post-surgical hand conditions
• Spina Bifida
• Cerebral Palsy
• ADD/ADHD
• Syndromes
• Wheelchairs/ adaptive equipment
• Splints
• Eye hand coordination/fine motor skills
• Feeding
• Reflex integration
An Alpha Rehabilitation Occupational therapist will begin treatment with a comprehensive evaluation to assess current abilities and needs, as well as lifestyle and personal goals. Based on the findings, an individualized treatment plan is developed with input from both the patient and their family. Several treatment approaches are used in outpatient therapy, all with the ultimate goal of maximizing patients' function and independence in their daily activities.