Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy provides evaluation and treatment services for children who have difficulty performing ordinary activities, such as dressing, eating, and attending school. Therapists help young patients apply strength and mobility to everyday tasks.

Inpatient and outpatient services include, but are not limited to: muscle training and reeducation; endurance, coordination, fine motor training, and balance training; prosthetic training; perceptual-motor skill training; and training in self-care.

Occupational therapists work to enhance the performance of activities that "occupy" one's daily life. Summer programs are available.

Typical Diagnoses/Problems/Complaints:

• Arthrogryposis
• Brachial plexus injury
• Brain injury
• Broncho-pulmonary dysplasia
• Cerebral palsy
• Deficits related to the sensory systems (tactile, etc.)
• Degenerative neuromuscular diseases
• Delay/problems associated with prematurity
• Developmental delay
• Down syndrome
• Equipment assessment/training - feeding, bathing, toileting
• Fine motor delays
• Handwriting problems
• Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteogenesis imperfecta
• Seizure disorders
• Spinal cord injury
• Splinting and equipment fabrication
• Technology assessment/access training
• Technology dependence
• Traumatic injuries/amputations
• Visual deficits/blindness
• Hand injuries/anomalies