Children’s Occupational Therapy Resources & Support for Families

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is a broad field in which therapists focus on supporting people of all ages in accomplishing the daily activities that are important to them. In my practice, I focus on working with children under 8 years to participate in the things that are important to them and their families:

• Play- independently & with peers

• Learning- at school, home or wherever your child learns

• Family activities- family meals, playing with siblings, being out and about in the community

The process

Evaluation

I will spend time with you, your child, and anyone else who has knowledge about your child to learn as much as possible about them. Evaluation might include any of the following:

• Formal assessment measures

• Observation of your child at home or school

• Conversations with important adults- you, other family members, teachers and others who know your child well

Treatment

We will decide together what kind of treatment fits your family best

• Weekly sessions with your child at home or school

• Weekly parent coaching sessions

• Short term parent coaching- we can meet 2-3 times to create a plan for your family