Occupational therapists (OTs) observe a child’s whole body and the environment to assess overall functioning. The general goal of treatment is to help the child participate as independently as possible in their occupations (play, school, friendships, etc.). Below is a list of skills that may be addressed.
Thinking and organization
Attention and completing tasks
Fine motor skills and gross motor skills
Visual motor integration
Activities of Daily Living (dressing, buttoning, zipping, handwashing, toileting, sleeping, etc.)
Handwriting
Sensory processing
Social skills
Self-Esteem and self-advocacy
- Thinking and organization
- Attention and completing tasks
- Fine motor skills and gross motor skills
- Visual motor integration
- Activities of Daily Living (dressing, buttoning, zipping, handwashing, toileting, sleeping, etc.)
- Handwriting
- Sensory processing
- Social skills
- Self-Esteem and self-advocacy
Occupational therapy may be recommended for your child by your pediatrician or another healthcare provider
if they are showing signs of developmental delay in physical, social, emotional, or mental domains. In this case, the healthcare professional will usually tell you why they are making the recommendation.