Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Uplift Therapy Center works diligently to help parents, children, and families through evidence-based and effective pediatric occupational therapy practice. As a parent it may be challenging to have a pediatrician, counselor, or other professional refer your child for additional support services, but we are here to help and support you and your child. If you are not sure whether your child would benefit from occupational therapy services, give us a call to schedule a free consultation.
What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
At Uplift Therapy Center, pediatric occupational therapy focuses on helping children build life skills, engage meaningfully with their peers, have a better quality of life, and participate fully in everyday activities.
Occupational therapy helps children with physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments to improve or expand their abilities, learn new skills, and to process and respond to sensory stimulus effectively.
Children work with one of our skilled occupational therapists to develop skills and enhance their abilities in a range of daily activities. Our services range from helping infants and toddlers achieve their developmental milestones to helping teens with emotional regulation. Occupational therapy builds life skills for children to thrive at school, in the home, and during social interactions.
When Would Children need Occupational Therapy?
Our occupational therapists are happy to welcome children of all ages. We provide pediatric occupational therapy for infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents. In addition to working with children at all stages of development, our knowledgeable and licensed team members also work with a range of diagnoses and specific developmental delays and disabilities, including:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Cerebral palsy (CP)
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Down syndrome
- Sensory processing disorder
- Developmental Delay
- Birth Injuries or birth defects
- Traumatic brain or spinal cord injury
- Learning Problems
- Cancer
- Post-surgical conditions
- Fine motor skills – improving handwriting or computer skills, playing with age-appropriate toys, self-care
- Sensory integration – understanding and organizing sensory input and responding appropriately
- Gross motor skills – developing play skills, accessing playground equipment
- Life skills –feeding and oral motor skills, toileting management, organizing schedules, self-help skills
- Emotional regulation – increasing self-awareness and understanding appropriate responses
- Social skills – listening to and communicating effectively with others
What to Expect from Occupational Therapy?
When your child begins occupation therapy, your therapist will partner with you to craft appropriate and achievable goals.
Some of the outcomes of occupational therapy sessions for your child include:
- Improving fine, visual and gross motor skills
- Aiding in the ability to perform daily activities (playing, eating, getting dressed)
- Enhancing academic performance
- Promoting sensory processing and regulation skills
- Boosting self-esteem
- Instilling a sense of accomplishment
- Increasing independence
- Opening the door to more opportunities academically and professionally in the future
Get in Touch with the Uplift Therapy Center
Uplift Therapy Center provides pediatric occupational therapy and speech & language services. Our licensed and compassionate team members are here to support families and children of all ages. If you are not sure whether your child may benefit from our services, call us to schedule a free consultation. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.