Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Designed to Enhance Skill Development
Occupational therapy for children and adolescents improves the areas of fine motor, visual perception and cognition through purposeful everyday activities. The areas addressed include hand skills, sensory function, eating, self-care, social skills, play/leisure skills, handwriting and keyboarding skills.
Common Diagnoses Treated In Occupational Therapy*
- Upper Extremity Fracture/Sprain
- Brachial Plexus Injury/Erb’s Palsy
- Fine Motor Delays
- Handwriting Issues
- Autistic Spectrum Disorders/PDD
- ADD/ADHD
- Behavioral/Social Issues
- Sensory Processing Disorders
- Motor Apraxia
- Visual/Perceptual Motor Disorders
- Neurological Disorders
- Genetic Disorders
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Cerebral Palsy
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
*May include additional diagnoses. Please contact us for specific questions.
Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment
An evaluation with a Theraplay occupational therapist may include the following:
- Detailed History
- Musculoskeletal Examination
- Neurologic Examination
- Sensory Function
- Oral Motor Function
- Visual Motor Examination
- Vestibular Examination
- Standardized Testing
- Clinical Observations
- Functional Outcome Measures
Occupational Therapy Treatment Strategies
- Range of Motion – Active and Passive
- Sensory Integrative Therapy
- Postural Control/Alignment
- Proprioceptive/Body Awareness
- Strengthening
- Organizational Techniques
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Functional Skills Training/Activities of Daily Living
- Visual Motor/Perceptual Skills
- Coordination Training
- Fine Motor Skill Refinement
- Therapeutic Listening
- Facilitation of Hand Skill Strengthening
- Oral Motor Therapy
- Home Exercise Program
- Parent/Caregiver Education
- Team Approach to Feeding
- Neuro Developmental Techniques (NDT) Facilitation
- Executive Functioning Skills Training
- Handwriting and Keyboarding Without Tears
- Neuro-Developmental Treatment Techniques
Testimonials
“Theraplay was very accommodating. Liza made us feel very comfortable and understanding of what was going on. I am so happy we found Theraplay for our daughter. Theraplay is the right fit for her and we love everyone here.”
– BP, Parent
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