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Occupational
therapists help children to be successful in the occupations of their daily
lives, both at home and at school. OT's typically address problems with
clumsiness and frustration with motor activities such as playing sports or
learning to write, following instructions, paying attention, organizing
work, adjusting to changes in routine or new situations, over-reaction to
touch or sounds, and difficulty making and keeping friends.
Specific Questions:
1. How do you diagnose or determine that occupational therapy will be
helpful for my child?
2. What percentage of your patients are referred to you because of school
related learning problems?
3. How can occupational therapy help my child develop appropriate social
skills?
4. What is sensory integration and how does it affect learning?
5. How is occupational therapy different from physical therapy?
6. Will therapy be individual or group?
7. Will you work with my child in our home?
8. What kinds of follow-up exercises/training might we be expected to help
with at home?
Adapted from "Learning Problems: Where to Find Help, A Directory of
Professional Resources" Woodlynde School, Strafford, Pennsylvania [This
copyright material is reprinted with permission of LD Online]
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Parents should
consider having their child evaluated when they are worried that their child
is not developing at the same rate or in the same way as other children of
the same age.
Read more of Dr. Leslie Rubin's advice. |
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