Occupational Therapists understand that school, play and self-care are the "occupations" of childhood. We're dedicated to helping children participate to their fullest potential. Children with shortened attention span, learning disabilities, and/or sensory processing issues are also serviced by Occupational Therapy.
Our treatment focuses on helping people achieve independence in all areas of their lives- can offer kids with various needs positive, fun activities to improve their cognitive, physical, and motor skills and enhance their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment. Our ultimate mission is to help children develop the skills necessary to become functional and independent adults.
Areas addressed in Pediatric Occupational Therapy include:
- oral motor skills
- fine motor/handwriting
- self-help skills
- sensory processing and motor planning
- adaptive equipment recommendations and modifications
- visual motor skills
- play skills
- environmental modifications
Our Occupational Therapists are certified in the following:
Brain Gym, Therapeutic Listening, Interactive Metronome, Aquatic therapy, Sensory integration, Masgutova method, Therapeutic yoga, Neuromuscular reeducation, Astronaut Training, Kineiso taping, and Theratog strapping. Orthotic management and training, massage therapy, assistive technology and adapted equipment may also be used.
Occupational Therapy Links
Learn more by visiting the following web sites:
American Occupational Therapy Association
www.aota.org
Developmental Milestones
www.howkidsdevelop.com
The Arc of Fort Bend County
www.arcoffortbend.org
National Association of Down Syndrome
www.nads.org
A Houston based Autism support group
www.feathouston.org
Links for understanding Autism
www.autismspeaks.com
www.cureautismnow.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Houston
www.ucphouston.org
Special Olympics of Texas
www.sotx.org