Pediatric Occupational Therapy
What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapists (OT) work with patients of all ages with the goal to improve occupational life skills for clients. These skill improvements aim to improve the quality of life and ability to navigate daily activities. Therapists are licensed to treat all ages and disorders/differences, including Autism, ADHD/ADD, genetic disorders including Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, global developmental disorders, and more.
What areas do we treat?
Fine, gross, and visual motor skills, core strength, sensory processing, picky eating/ feeding, play skills, executive functioning, self/ emotional regulation, and self care skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
How young can we start occupational therapy?
There is no minimum age to start. If you have concerns, we would be happy to do an evaluation to discuss potential therapy.
Why is occupational therapy important?
OTs help build foundational skills for life in many areas. Gaining the knowledge from OTs may assist in areas of school, work, activities, and leisure.
What does an OT session look like?
Sessions are 1:1 with a licensed Occupational Therapist. Our sessions with younger children involve a lot of play! We have a gym with swings, a trampoline, balls, and more!
How long are OT sessions?
30 minutes total. Twenty-five minutes in the therapy room and the last few minutes are spent talking to families regarding the session and activities they can do at home.
How do outpatient OTs differ from school-based OTs?
School-based OTs may be limited to goals that have educational impact, while CTS’ OTs can address a wider range of goals that may be impacting other areas of life.
Should we see a counselor/psychologist or an OT for behaviors?
Both can be great providers for behaviors. We recommend going to a psychologist or counselor instead of CTS if there is a history of trauma or an event that is occurring that may be leading to more behaviors, like a big move or parent divorce.
How do OTs help with ADHD?
Many people diagnosed with ADHD have difficulties with executive functioning skills. These skills help us focus, sequence events needed to complete tasks, manage emotions, and multitask. We highly recommend trying OT to manage these symptoms of ADHD.