Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy puts the “fun” in functional.
Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants assist preschool and school-age children gain functional skills that promote independent participation in the school environment. They provide treatment which incorporates the child’s social, emotional, sensory, motor, and visual-perception needs.
Therapy is directed to help each student develop specific skills for relevant school activities. These may include but are not limited to the following:
- Preschool play based activities
- Writing and drawing
- Keyboarding
- Managing school supplies
- Focusing in class
- Participation in recess, art, and gym classes
- Participating in daily living skills for feeding, dressing, hygiene, toileting and fastening clothing
- Pre-vocational and vocational tasks
Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants may recommend assistive/adaptive tools or splints that are needed to foster independence. They can provide classroom and environmental accommodations to promote independence and to meet the child’s education needs.
Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants collaborate with teachers, physical and speech therapists, psychologists, and other specialists to promote independence in all aspects of the child’s school performance.