Would your child benefit from occupational therapy?

All of the information on the internet can become overwhelming. Here are some tips to decide if your child would benefit from occupational therapy!

Fine & Visual Motor:

Note the child who:

• Uses an immature grasp (fisted)
• Unable to draw basic shapes
• Unable to complete simple puzzles
• Unable to string beads
• Unable to use two fingers to pick objects up
• Has difficulty moving objects between both hands
• Difficulty with container play

Gross Motor:

Note the child who:

• Displays a poor seated posture
• W Sits
• Difficulties crawling (9-10 mo)
• Difficulties walking (12-13mo)
• Difficulties going up and down stairs
• Difficulties jumping
• Difficulties using the right and left side of the body together
• Frequent faller
• Nervousness to complete activities with feet off the group (swinging, climbing, sliding)

Self-Help:

Note the child who:

• Does not show discomfort when diaper is wet
• Does not participate in dressing tasks
• Difficulty using utensils
• Difficulty using a cup
• Difficulty with potty training
• Difficulty with fasteners (buttons, zippers, snaps)
• Difficulty with washing hands and face

Sensory Processing:

Note the child who:

• Shows discomfort during grooming tasks (bathing, brushing hair)
• Doesn’t tolerate different textures of clothing
• Reacts strongly to noises (covers ears, avoids)
• Reacts strongly to visuals (lights, people in environment)
• Moves quickly between activities
• Doesn’t tolerate a variety of textures or tastes
• Walks on tip toes for an extended period of time