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provides occupational therapy to children with developmental, sensory, social-emotional, coordination and/or fine motor difficulties.
Concerns may include:
- Under or over-reaction to ordinary sensory experiences
- (Ex: reduced sensation of pain, cries during diaper change)
- Delayed skills or poor coordination
- (Ex: handwriting, ball skills, bike riding, late with sitting or crawling)
- Difficulty with transitions or changes in routine
- Difficulty stopping an activity, needs “warning” about upcoming event
- Delayed skills or poor coordination
- Inappropriate, unusual, or repetitive behavior patterns
- (Ex: stuck on a topic, repeated rocking, hand flapping)
- Poor organizational skills or attention skills
- (Ex: forgetful, loses track of items)
- Extremely picky eating patterns/habits
- (Ex: limited diet, gags with food)
- Avoidance of activities in which children the same age are usually proficient
- (Ex: resists arts and crafts, playground structure, sports)
- Poor self-regulation
- (Ex: has “meltdowns”, doesn’t sleep through the night)
- Toileting Troubles
- (Ex: Ongoing difficulties with bowel and bladder incontinence)
Infants and children may or may not have a diagnosis or medical history that would account for these struggles, but early intervention can minimize struggles and maximize the individual’s potential.