Our occupational therapists provide interventions to children who have, or are at risk of having, developmental delays and are experiencing difficulties functioning in one or more areas of their lives. Therapy may include facilitating performance of coordinated motor skills and/or use of the hands, as well as promoting skills for listening and following directions, self-regulation, social play, dressing, and grooming. Some other areas of focus may include helping children improve abstract reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, and perceptual skills, as well as memory, sequencing, and motor planning. All of these skills are crucial for independent living and success across many environments.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
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sensory motor skills
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self care skills
Occupational therapy services typically include:
1. a comprehensive evaluation
2. customized treatment programs to improve the child’s ability to perform daily activities
3. an at-home program for carry-over of therapy techniques
4. recommendations for the home and school as appropriate
5. adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training as appropriate
6. continual guidance and support for family members and caregivers.
Our occupational therapists specialize in the assessment and treatment of the following:
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visual motor integration
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social interaction skills
Our therapists help children develop the skills needed to perform everyday tasks by using creative methods to motivate children and ensure that their experience at North Shore Pediatric Therapy is successful and enjoyable!
We value our relationships with caregivers, teachers, and physicians, and realize that collaboration is essential in creating effective carry-over from the clinic to the home and school.
Our therapists treat children with a wide variety of abilities. They specialize in working with children diagnosed withAutism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. We enjoy working with any child who needs extra support to meet his/her full potential.
