Pediatric Occupational Therapy involves the achievement of
independence in all areas of play, school and activities of daily
living.
As all children develop
at different levels Pediatric Occupational Therapy works towards achieving
both developmental and age appropriate skills.
The
main focus of Occupational Therapy
with children is to have
Why? Because
children learn faster and retain more information when they are enjoying
the learning experience.
The
Get Ready For School program has integrated activities designed by Occupational
Therapists and Teachers to assist your child in developing skills for
school. Just some of the activities that Occupational Therapist's use
to meet children's needs include developing:
Fine
Motor Skills for good writing abilities.
Gross
Motor Skills for play and sporting abilities.
Visual
Perception for accurate copying and sequencing from the board.
Self
Care Skills for independence in getting ready before school.
Following
directions in the classroom.
According
to the American
Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in addition to dealing
with an individual's physical well-being, occupational therapy practitioners
address psychological, social and environmental factors that may hinder
an individual's functioning in different areas of life. This unique approach
makes Occupational Therapy a vital part of health care for children.
