What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy, or OT, is a treatment modality specifically intended to help those who have impairment in their fine motor skills. Children use these skills for doing every day tasks. OT helps people learn how to do these tasks for the first time or relearn how to do them following an illness or injury. “For children, this includes activities that are a part of learning and functioning at home and at school”, says Mr. Oas. OT helps children who have any type of physical, sensory or cognitive disability learn skills like eating, getting dressed, focusing on learning, writing, and playing with toys or other kids.

What are some reasons a child might need OT?

Children are referred for occupational therapy for a variety of reasons. Toddlers may be referred due to delays in their developmental milestones including fine motor skills, gross motor skills, hand eye coordination and motor planning. School-age children may be referred by a teacher if they notice a student struggling to write legibly or use school supplies like scissors.

Where are you located?

LovelyHands provides services in Pima County, and Pinal County. Which means my services come to you. Sessions are available via TeleTherapy or in-home.