Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and...
Occupational therapy vs. physical therapy: The basics
Say you're looking for a medical professional to help rehabilitate you after you tore your rotator cuff during the homecoming game. Who would you call? A physical therapist? How about an occupational therapist?The truth is, many people consider...
Here are five signs that your child might need occupational therapy
1. Difficulty achieving age-appropriate developmental milestones
If a child is behind in developing skills that are common during a particular age or during a particular time period.
For examples:
Not reaching developmental milestones of...
Why early intervention makes a difference in children with autism
Do you think your toddler is missing some important milestones, such as forming words and enjoying his relationship with you? If your bundle of joy isn’t responding as you think he should, your parent’s intuition shouldn’t be...