Pediatric Occupational Therapists work with your child to help your child learn functional skills that are important in their everyday life.
What are functional skills for a child?
- Ability to remain calm and sleep well
- Ability to pay attention in school or at home
- Ability to play with others
- Ability to complete daily self-care tasks such as: feeding, dressing, brushing teeth and hair, and bathing.
- Ability to accept and eat a variety of foods
- Ability to develop eye-hand skills for reading, writing, and playing.
- Ability to develop body coordination
- Ability to feel comfortable with touch, movement, and socialization with others.
Pediatric Occupational Therapists:
- Improve the way your child interprets sensory information
- Develop Strength, endurance, and range of motion
- Develop Balance and Coordination
- Develop fine motor skills and function
- Increase independence with activities of daily living
- Promote developmental progression
Our Pediatric Occupational Therapists create fun treatment sessions that interest your child and encourage them to embrace change, growth and learning.
Contact our Director of Therapy Services, Renee Gwin, at Therapy@chomepgh.org with any questions regarding The Children’s Home’s Occupational Therapy Services.