Overheard in Therapy: Don’t forget about your teenagers! It’s easy to assume Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or Physical Therapy is just for little kids. But here’s the truth: teenagers often need pediatric therapy just as much *and sometimes more* than younger kiddos.
Here are a few real-life examples:
Occupational Therapy:
Maybe your teen has trouble organizing their time, staying focused, or managing stress and daily routines. OT can help with executive functioning skills, self-care, driving readiness, even cooking or budgeting, basically everything they’ll need to live independently!
Speech Therapy:
If your teen has trouble expressing themselves, keeps getting misunderstood, or avoids social situations because of anxiety around speaking, speech therapy isn’t just for speech sounds. We help teens with social skills, stuttering, language processing, and communication for school, jobs, and real-life situations.
Physical Therapy:
Teens are notorious for sports injuries, growth spurts that throw off their coordination, or chronic pain from sitting at a desk all day. PT can help them recover from injuries, improve balance, strength, and mobility, and get back to the activities they love, without pain holding them back.
At Rehab Specialists of Idaho, we always say early intervention is best, but here’s something that matters more: getting the right support at ANY age. If your teen missed out on therapy when they were younger, it’s not too late.
Don’t let the myth of “they’ll outgrow it” or “it’s too late” hold your teen back. If you’ve noticed a struggle, big or small, let’s talk. 
The only bad time to start is never.
So channel your inner teen and text us (or call if you’d prefer!) and schedule a free screening to chat with a therapist about your concerns.