PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Q. When should I consider consulting a pediatric occupational therapist?

A. If your child has difficulty working with his/her hands, struggles with physical activity, or has trouble focusing on a task, an occupational therapist can help.

Q. What is the focus of pediatric occupational therapy?

A. Pediatric occupational therapists are health care professionals who observe what a child does to find patterns in the way his/her sensory and movement systems operate.  We then use real life activity including play and self-care to develop a child’s physical skills and approach to tasks.


Q. What kinds of skills can my child gain from occupational therapy?

A. Your child can improve dexterity with everyday objects such as zippers, buttons, pencils, and scissors.  His/her eye-hand/finger coordination can become more efficient for tasks such as stacking blocks, drawing, letter formation, and tying laces.  Activities your child finds frustrating become more successful and satisfying.

Q. Where do I begin?

A. Email me at amy@opposablethumb.org and we'll talk by phone so I can understand your concerns and determine if occupational therapy is a good starting point for your child. If so, we will schedule a full session for an evaluation to observe what skills are difficult, frustrating, or uncomfortable for your child, and what are more satisfying, come more easily, and are at age level.