OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR EARLY LEARNERS
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Occupational therapy (OT) is a type of health-care profession that assists people of all ages with physical, sensory, and cognitive issues. Occupational therapy can assist in regaining independence in many aspects of a person's life.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SESSIONS
Areas of Focus Include:
Cognitive skills– remembering the names/formation of letters, shapes, and sequences.
Fine motor skills– finger dexterity, wrist and forearm control, and hand strength.
Gross motor skills– balance and body coordination.
Self-care tasks– dressing, bathing, and self-feeding.
Social skills– taking turns, listening, and following directions.
Sensory Integration- helping with sensitivity to noise, touch/textures, taste, and visual stimuli.
Basic Skills Include:
Moving arms and hands freely to play with toys
Holding a crayon
Drawing or scribbling
Dressing (managing zippers, buttons, snaps, shoe laces)
Trying new foods (picky eater)
Playing with toys appropriately
Stacking blocks
Copying shapes
Doing puzzles
Snipping/cutting with scissors
Self-feeding (drinking from a cup, using a spoon)
Holding a pencil with a mature grasp
Increasing attention to task
Transitioning to a new location or activity
Learning new activities and tolerating changes in routine
Bathing or grooming (brushing teeth, brushing hair, cutting hair/nails)
WHO CAN UTILIZE THIS SERVICE?
Our Occupational Therapy Service is available to patients of ages between Child Birth - 10 years of age who:
Experience difficulties functioning with daily activities.
Have a substantial and permanent disability.
Meet eligibility criteria for people who are looking for help from social services.
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