| What is Occupational Therapy? Pediatric Occupational Therapy involves the achievement of independence in all areas of play, school and activities of daily living. |
|
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
The
main focus of Occupational Therapy with children is to have |
   |
|||
|
Why? Because children learn faster and retain more information when they are enjoying the learning experience. The Get Ready For School program has integrated activities designed by Occupational Therapists and Teachers to assist your child in developing skills for school. Just some of the activities that Occupational Therapist's use to meet children's needs include developing:
|
|||
According
to the American
Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in addition to dealing
with an individual's physical well-being, occupational therapy practitioners
address psychological, social and environmental factors that may hinder
an individual's functioning in different areas of life. This unique approach
makes Occupational Therapy a vital part of health care for children. |
||||
|
||||
