Occupational Therapy strives to support children from ages birth to 21 with cognitive, physical, sensory and motor deficits by improving their performance with self-care, play and functional motor skills in order to be a successful student within their educational and home environment.
Services by Occupational Therapy:
Fine motor skills: small, finely coordinated hand movements;
Visual perceptual skills: the ability to understand and interpret what is seen;
Visual motor skills: the ability to coordinate visual skills and motor skills;
Self-care skills: feeding, dressing, hygiene, and toileting skills for increasing independence in necessary life skills
Sensory processing: the ability to process incoming sensory information (Visual, Auditory, Taste, Touch, Movement, Vestibular) in order to participate appropriately within the school environment
Strength and endurance
Body awareness
Classroom positioning and adaptations
Equipment modifications and recommendations
Sensory motor skills necessary for participation in an educational program
Contact:
Special Education Director or Coordinator in the local school districts.
