Happy Occupational Therapy Month! We might be a bit biased…but we’re still completely confident that the RSI Occupational Therapy Team is second to none. Join us in celebrating their incredible work this month!
Pediatric Occupational Therapy helps children in so many ways, we like this description of it from kidshealth.org.
OT helps kids play, improves their school performance, and aids their daily activities. It also boosts their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.
With OT, kids can:
Develop fine motor skills so they can grasp and release toys and develop good handwriting or computer skills.
Improve eye–hand coordination so they can play and do needed school skills such as bat a ball and copy from a blackboard.
Master basic life skills such as bathing, getting dressed, brushing teeth, and self-feeding.
Learn positive behaviors and social skills by practicing how they manage frustration and anger.
Want to learn more? Visit our website and view our blog article with the 7 Signs Occupational Therapy Might be Needed for your child: Signs occupational therapy is needed