Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists understand that school, play and self-care are the “occupations” of childhood. We're dedicated to helping children participate to their fullest potential. Children with shortened attention span, learning disabilities, and/or sensory processing issues are also serviced by Occupational Therapy.
Our mission is to help children develop the skills necessary to become functional and independent adults.
Areas addressed in Pediatric Occupational Therapy include:
● oral motor skills
● fine motor/handwriting
● self-help skills
● sensory processing and motor planning
● adaptive equipment recommendations and modifications
● visual motor skills
● play skills
● environmental modifications
How do I know my child needs Occupational Therapy?
My child has trouble:
● figuring out how to play with new toys
● playing with peers
● adjusting to new environments
● settling down for meal time or sleeping
● using tools for writing and feeding
● walking or running without tripping or bumping into objects
● getting dressed
● tolerating the feel or taste of many foods
● adjusting to new sensation: movement, touch, sound
● sitting and listening
● learning how to play games
Occupational Therapy Links
Learn more by visiting the following web sites:
American Occupational Therapy Association
Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association
Evaluations Occupational Physical Speech
Getting dressed, learning how to play with toys, and using tools for writing and feeding are some of the occupations of childhood addressed by pediatric occupational therapists.



