Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Our Pediatric Occupational Therapists will help your child progress while building self-esteem and confidence.
The Midwestern University Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic
A child’s role in life is to play and interact with other children. Pediatric occupational therapy focuses on helping children develop the skills they need to grow into functional, independent adults. When working from a sensory integration perspective, children develop the skills they need through play and sensory activities. Play in occupational therapy can involve swings, climbing activities, games, toys, puzzles, songs, or physical exercises. In all cases, the goal of pediatric occupational therapy is not only to help children adequately progress but to challenge them appropriately, helping to build self-esteem and confidence.
Occupational Therapy Can Treat:
- Developmental Delay
- Cerebral palsy
- Down syndrome
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Amputations/limb deficiency
- Feeding/eating disorders
- Hand function disorders
- Sensory processing disorders
- Brachial plexus injury
- Torticollis/Plagiocephaly
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Areas of Practice
- Sensory Integration: works on timing, organization, planning and coordination
- Neurodevelopmental Therapy
- Feeding therapy
- Positioning for Play
- Daily Life Skills: dressing, hygiene etc.
- Visual Motor Integration
- Executive functioning skills: Executive function is responsible for a number of skills, including: paying attention; organizing, planning and prioritizing; starting tasks and staying focused on them to completion, understanding different points of view; regulating emotions; and self-monitoring (keeping track of what you’re doing).