WHAT IS PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?

Pediatric Occupational Therapy (POT) helps children reach important developmental milestones and enhances their ability to participate in everyday activities. It focuses on supporting a child’s movement, play, learning, and communication within their natural environments – whether at home, in daycare, or in the community.

Occupational therapists work with children to build skills in areas such as fine motor coordination (using their hands for tasks like writing, cutting, or buttoning), gross motor skills (balance and body strength), sensory processing (responding to different sounds, textures, and movements), and self-care activities (dressing, feeding, brushing teeth).

The primary goal of Pediatric Occupational Therapy is to empower children to become more independent in performing their daily activities and routines. By addressing the root of their challenges and building on their strengths, occupational therapy helps children thrive and reach their fullest potential.