Pediatric Occupational Therapy

How can we help you?

Pediatric occupational therapists (OTS) work with children with special needs in outpatient and acute care settings. OTs collaborate with children and their families to promote development and gain independence in areas of daily living, education, play, leisure, and social participation. Through the use of play, we aid in the development of the skills children need to be kids! These skills include, but are not limited to: fine motor, gross motor, coordination, visual motor, visual perceptual, sensory processing, handwriting, feeding, and self-care skills.

Common Problems We Address

Autism Spectrum Disorders
Developmental Delays
Orthopedic Conditions
Post-injury
Down Syndrome
Prematurity
Cerebral Palsy
Attention Deficit Disorders
Genetic Syndromes
Sensory Processing Disorders
Difficulty with: Learning how to get dressed, Handwriting, Hand and upper body strength, Regulating activity level, Age appropriate play skills, Feeding, Social interaction, Difficulty tolerating touch such as hair brushing or wearing various types of clothing

Occupational Therapists at Trinity are also active in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where we evaluate and assist promote the developmental tasks of infancy including: