"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than a year of conversation,"
Pediatric occupational therapy is a dynamic field undergoing continuous evolution, driven by technological advancements, a growing understanding of child development, and a commitment to providing comprehensive and personalized care. Pediatric occupational therapists (OTs) treat a wide range of conditions that affect a child’s ability to participate in daily activities. These include developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, and various physical, cognitive, and emotional conditions. Common diagnoses treated by pediatric OTs include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder. Beyond these areas, Leaps and Bounds OTs help children reach age-appropriate milestones in areas like fine motor skills (e.g., using scissors, holding a pencil), gross motor skills (e.g., running, jumping), and self-care skills (e.g., dressing, feeding), plus they can help children manage sensitivities to sensory input like touch, sound, and movement, which can impact their ability to participate in everyday activities. Basically, our OTs are help to help your child develop or maintain the skills needed for independence and well-being all through their childhood and into adult life.
Learn more about OT via The American Occupational Therapy Association