ADHD isn’t just a childhood disorder. About 4% of American adults over the age of 18 contend with ADHD behaviors on a daily basis. In adulthood, it’s diagnosed equally between males and females. During their lifetimes, 13% of men will be diagnosed with ADHD...
Autism-friendly strategies for encouraging physical activity
Practicing these skills at home can foster your child’s success in physical education class, while increasing the likelihood that he or she will enjoy other socially engaging physical activities such as playground games and recreational sports...
The role of an Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists also may work in mental health settings, where they help patients who suffer from developmental disabilities, mental illness, or emotional problems. Therapists teach these patients skills such as managing time, budgeting, using public transportation, and doing household chores in...
Occupational therapy vs. physical therapy: The basics
Both occupational therapy and physical therapy are set to see faster than average growth over the next ten years, both are typically paired with healthy median salaries and they both require many of the same skills. In fact, patients will sometimes even see both a physical therapist and an occupational therapist,...
Differences Between Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Vocational Therapy
If you or a loved one are suffering from an injury or disability that makes it difficult to thrive in your environment, contact the experts at Advantage Healthcare Systems. Our medical professionals will work with you to create a therapy plan that addresses your unique needs...
Here are five signs that your child might need occupational therapy
Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD is a neurological disorder in which the sensory information that the individual perceives results in abnormal responses. Sensory processing refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses...
Why early intervention makes a difference in children with autism
Occupational therapy at Little Wonders Pediatric Therapy helps improve your child’s fine and gross motor skills, coping skills when frustrated and angry or when making transitions, social-emotional skills in recognizing others’ feelings and being able to communicate in a reciprocal manner, better adaptation to sensory challenges, and more...
Understanding Occupational Therapy
OT is tailored for each person’s needs. Therapists start by looking at strengths and challenges. Then they create a program of exercises and activities that focus on the motor skills that need improving. For example, activities to build fine motor skills might include picking things up with tweezers. Exercises to improve gross motor skills might include jumping jacks or running...
What is Occupational Therapy and who needs it?
At your first appointment, the OT will assess your needs. They may come to your home or workplace to see what you do and what changes you need to make. If they're working with your child, they can go to their school. They might tell you to move furniture or get an assistive device like a cane or grabber. They can show you how to do daily chores better...
What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) teaches you how to adapt. It can help you perform any kind of task at school, work, or in your home. You’ll learn how to use tools (you may hear them called assistive devices) if you need them...
