Occupational Therapy
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on helping children perform everyday activities, that are vital for everyday necessities. These activities may include self-care (e.g., bathing, dressing, eating/feeding, and social participation).
Occupational Therapy Ages Birth-5
Early intervention occupational therapy (EI OT) is critical because it addresses developmental delays, sensory challenges, or motor skill difficulties during a child’s most formative years. This period is a time of rapid brain development, where interventions can have the greatest impact on a child’s growth and long-term abilities.
Discovery Therapy’s resources and flexible occupational therapy programs mean there’s hope and help is available!
Where Can My Child Receive Occupational Therapy Help?
We Can Provide Occupational Therapy Services In Convenient Locations For You Such As:
- In-Home
- Preschool
- Daycare
How Can Occupational Therapy Help My Child?
Occupational Therapy can support your child with:
- Improve Fine Motor Skills (skills like holding a pencil, cutting with scissors, buttoning clothes, or tying shoes)
- Enhancing Gross Motor Skills (activities like jumping, balancing, or climbing that require whole-body coordination)
- Addressing Sensory Processing Issues
- Building Independence in Daily Tasks
- Enhancing Social and Play Skills
- Promote Learning and Attention
- Preparing for School Success (OT can support handwriting, classroom participation, and adapting to a structured environment)
- And more
How Can Early Intervention Therapy Help My Child?
Early Intervention Therapy can support your child with:
- Developmental assessments: Evaluations to identify delays in areas such as speech, motor skills, cognitive development, and social-emotional skills.
- Therapies: These may include physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, ABA therapy, autism support or behavioral therapy.
- Family support: Educating and training parents or caregivers on how to support their child’s development at home.
- Specialized education services: Tailored learning opportunities to help the child engage in age-appropriate activities.
- And more