Play is the work of children. It is through joyful exploration and meaningful interactions that we learn and develop throughout childhood. Pediatric occupational therapy fosters children’s ability to reach their maximum physical, social, and cognitive potential through the use of play.
Some children who may benefit from occupational therapy include those with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- ADHD
- Learning Disabilities
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- other developmental disabilities
- low tolerance for sound, touch, or movement
- difficulty with changes in schedule or routine
- decreased or increased pain tolerance
- decreased independence with self help skills
- delayed developmental milestones
- feeding difficulties
- increased activity level
- immature muscle development of the hands and/or body
- poor handwriting
- poor motor coordination or difficulty learning new skills
- poor interactive play skills