Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) is a branch of health care profession that involves use of assessment and
treatment to recover the people of all ages who have physical, mental or neurological problems . OT can help
them to achieve and restore independence in all areas of their lives, Through the use of everyday
activities, exercises, and other therapeutic intervention.
Role of pediatric occupational therapist
pediatric occupational therapist helps the child to gain fine motor ,gross motor skills , solve the
problems
related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ,attention deficits hyperactive disorder ( A.D.H.D) poor
communication skills and delayed milestones.
When your child need occupational Therapy-
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Delayed developmental milestones
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If child have poor eye contact.
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Poor attention span
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Sensory processing disorder
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Gross and fine motor issues
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Coordination issues.
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poor handwriting
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feeding issues
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activities of daily living issues
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Learning challenges.
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Poor play skills
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Oral motor/oral sensory issues
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Poor social interactions skills
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Poor class room behavior
