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Some people may think that occupational
therapy is only for adults; children, after all, do not have
occupations. But a child's main job is playing and learning, and an
occupational therapist can evaluate a child's skills for play
activities, school performance, and activities of daily living and
compare them with what is developmentally appropriate for that age
group.
According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), in
addition to dealing with an individual's physical well-being, OT
practitioners address psychological, social, and environmental factors
that may hinder an individual's functioning in different ways. This
unique approach makes occupational therapy a vital part of health care
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Commitment to Practice
As registered and licensed occupational therapists, Rita and
her staff are committed to providing the optimum level of
quality care while facilitating the highest level of function
and learning. Rita and her staff are committed to making a
positive difference in every child’s life.
"Our son's willingness to try new things, to literally climb
to new heights is a trait seldom shown before." - Parents of a
child with motor planning deficits, vestibular processing
problems and handwriting difficulties. |
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We use play activities to
develop:
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Posture, muscle tone and balance
- Body movement, awareness, and scheme
- Handwriting and eye-hand coordination
- Visual-spatial skills
- Oral-motor skills
- Sensory integration & praxis
- Attention and arousal
- Central auditory processing & listening skills |
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