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 Backus Children's Hospital's occupational therapy services
are provided by licensed, certified occupational therapists
experienced in the treatment of children and adolescents. Pediatric
occupational therapists use purposeful activities to increase
your child's level of independence in daily living skills.
We specifically address
the areas of self-care, school, and
play.
Who Benefits from Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy treats the whole child and addresses physical,
cognitive, psychological, social, and emotional issues. Occupational
therapy is especially beneficial to children with a diagnosis
of cerebral palsy, attention deficit disorder/attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder, sensory integration dysfunction/sensory
regulation disorder, sensory registration/processing deficits,
developmental delays, persuasive developmental disorder/autism,
head injuries, spinal cord injuries, feeding and swallowing
disorders, Erb's palsy, spina bifida, cleft palate, Down syndrome,
handwriting disorder, or fine motor disorder.
Our services include evaluation and treatment
in the following areas:
- Fine motor skills
- Upper extremity joint range-of-motion and strength
- Self-care skills such as feeding, hygiene, dressing, bathing,
toilet habits, and safety in daily activities
- Sensory integration
- Visual-motor skills
- Visual-perceptual skills
- Posture, balance, and mobility
- Feeding, swallowing, and oral motor skills
- Handwriting
- Cognition
- Adaptive equipment needs
- Splinting
- Endurance
- Play skills
In addition to the therapy they receive at Backus Children's
Hospital, children may also be recommended for a home program,
group therapy, and/or special equipment or assistive technology.
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