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How do I Know if my Child Needs Occupational Therapy?

If your child displays several of the following difficulties, they may benefit from Occupational Therapy services.

• Balance and coordination delays
• Clumsy, falls frequently, bumps into people or objects
• Tires easily or appears weaker than peers
• Difficulty with fine motor skills and handwriting
• Difficulty manipulating small toys
• Difficulty sitting up for tabletop or floor activities
• Difficulty with dressing, using utensils and grooming activities
• Seems either over sensitive or under sensitive to touch, visual input, sounds, and movement activities
• Difficulty with transitions or adjusting to changes in routine
• Avoidance of play grounds or motor activities with peers
• Limited play skills and social interaction
• Becomes overwhelmed easily in a busy environment
• Lacks safety awareness with motor tasks
• Fidgets, in constant motion and always seeking out input