Occupational therapists assist in the development of skills children need to perform the "job" of childhood.  They focus on fine motor skills to improve activities of daily living such as dressing, playing, writing, self care, and feeding issues.  They also treat sensory processing and visual motor problems.  Occupational therapists will utilize and develop splinting and assistive devices as needed.

Children with the following issues could be considered candidates for occupational therapy:

• Delayed fine motor skills
• Difficulty with dressing
• Poor hand skills
• Difficulty interacting with environment
• Clumsiness & poor coordination
• Feeding issues
• Poor social skills
• Difficulty with self control
• Poor handwriting
• Visual motor issues
• Sensory processing issues