Skills for Living
Occupations are the familiar and meaningful activities that people do every day. Pediatric
occupational therapy (OT) helps children learn skills and participate in
activities for successful, independent daily living. OT at Cincinnati
Children’s makes it possible for children, adolescents and young adults with
injuries, physical challenges or developmental disabilities to engage in normal
daily life to the greatest extent possible.
What Occupational Therapy Offers
For children, OT focuses on developing specific life skills. Through specific
exercises and task-related activities, occupational therapists help your child
learn or regain these critical skills. When skill and strength cannot be
developed or improved, we work with your child and family in developing
creative alternatives to achieve goals.
Customized Treatment
Our occupational therapists work with physical therapists and other specialists to
create a customized program which addresses your child’s unique needs. The
therapy process includes an initial evaluation, during which we assess your
child’s current level of function. After the evaluation, the occupational
therapist will create a treatment plan that may include:
- Fine motor skills
- Oral motor function and feeding skills
- Activities of daily living
- Cognition
- Visual perception
- Sensory integration
- Aquatic (pool) therapy
- Instructions for home exercise programs
Additional Occupational Therapy Services
- Recommendations
and training in the use of wheelchairs and other equipment that helps replace
lost function
- Recommendations
on how to adapt the home and school environment
- Guidance
for family members about safe and effective methods of caring for your child