Occupational Therapy
Evaluation, treatment, consultation and small groups - all designed to help your child grow and develop while they engage in the “Occupation” of childhood- PLAY!
OTs adapt the environment and/or the task to support your child’s success. At the beginning of the process, we may put in place many supports for your child, to decrease frustration and promote success. As your child gains skills, the supports are removed gradually, and your child becomes more and more independent.
OT is evidence-based practice, rooted in science. OTs are trained in the anatomy and physiology of all body systems, human growth and development (both normal and abnormal), neuroscience, and task analysis (which allows us to determine what skills any given activity will require and develop) and many other areas as well. Pediatric practitioners have an extensive knowledge of motor development and play and their relationship to learning for children of all ages. We collaborate with speech language therapists and other specialists who may be working with your child.
Occupational therapy services typically include:
an individualized evaluation to identify strengths and needs and gather history and current information from the child, identify strengths and needs, and collect historical information about the child’s development and medical history, from the family, medical/therapy providers, and school personnel.
a customized intervention plan which identifies outcomes and goals and describes what strategies or interventions will be used to reach those goals.
ongoing and periodic reassessment to measure progress, ensure that goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan. This includes regular communication with parents at each session in person or via phone or email if necessary.