Pediatric Occupational Therapy

child with waterwingsOccupational Therapy is concerned with the child's ability to participate in desired daily life activities or "occupations". Occupational therapy practitioners are skilled professionals who are part of a multidisciplinary team that provide services to infants and young children in a variety of settings. Occupational therapists design interventions that child hand to mouthpromote healthy development, establish needed skills, and/or modify environments, all in support of participation in daily activities. Occupational therapists also play a key role in educating parents and caregivers about child development and they provide information about disability and diverse learning needs. Some diagnosis treated include, but are not limited to: developmental delays, autism, down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, prematurity, head injuries, vision problems, upper body injuries, genetic disorders, birth defects, and muscle diseases

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