Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Questions about Occupational Therapy? Give us a call anytime at 708-478-1820 or schedule a free screening below.
What is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)?
OT’s are trained at identifying barriers that restrict a child’s success or independence in completing everyday “occupations”
What is a child’s “occupation”? With OT, kids CAN
- Play independently
- Be successful in school
- Easily adapt to change and problem solve
- Complete self-care tasks
- Effectively communicate to maintain great relationships with family and friends
- Learn beneficial behavioral skills, such as accountability, empathy, concentration, and self-esteem
Why would my child need OT?
Fine motor skills
precise hand movements
- Holding pencil/crayon
- Manipulating toys/small objects
- Clothing fasteners
Bilateral Coordination
using both hands or arms together to complete tasks
- Jumping jacks
- Throwing/catching a ball
- Pull/push toys
- Crafting (cutting, glueing, etc…)
Visual-Motor Skills
Hand eye coordination
- Handwriting (letters/numbers)
- Drawing/coloring
- Cutting
- Ball skills
Visual Perceptual Skills
the ability of the brain to understand what the eye is seeing
- Reading
- Puzzles
- Reversing letters/numbers
- Visual scanning (example instead that doesn’t use the medical term)
- Sorting
Self Care
activities of daily living
- Dressing
- Eating
- Bathroom hygiene
- Chores
- Planning
- Decision making
Sensory Processing
ability to receive and respond to aspects of our environment
Sensitivities to:
- Sights
- Sounds
- Movement
- Taste
- Touch
- Smell
Strength
Core Strength
- Sitting still or sitting without support
- Climbing/running/jumping
- Balance
- Frequent falls
Arm/Hand Strength
- Turning doorknobs
- Opening containers
- Holding a pencil
- Carrying multiple objects
- Maintaining hold on objects
Range of Motion
the amount of movement a joint or body part has
- Limited movement in hands/arms, head, legs, or other body parts
- Difficulty straightening limbs
Emotional Regulation
the ability to control one’s own emotional state
Great Feedback from Great Families
BDI Playhouse has exceptional therapists… my son was evaluated at BDI and received Occupational Therapy – and loved his therapist at BDI! I cannot say enough about the entire staff. Qualified, caring, exceptional people.”
Getting Started With Occupational Therapy
Still not sure? Learn more about whether your child needs therapy here
Locations
Orland Park
11411 W 183rd St.
Suite B
Orland Park, IL 60467
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Naperville - Aurora
600 N Commons Dr
Suite 102
Aurora, IL 60504
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Contact Us
Give us a call, email or message us if you have any questions!
(708) 478-1820 • info@bdiplayhouse.com
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