Occupational Therapy

Some common signs that your child may benefit from an occupational therapy evaluation are:

• Delayed developmental milestones (for example a child who has not met typical developmental milestones within 2-3 months (rolling, sitting unsupported, crawling, walking and jumping).
• Poor handwriting
• Difficulty with self-care activities (dressing and hygiene)
• Expressed disinterest in seated activities such as coloring or cutting
• Does not seem to interact or play with peers
• Does not play with toys
• Demonstrates limited eye contact
• Constantly on the go or can’t seem to sit still
• Impulsive or demonstrates little regard to dangerous situations
• Limited diet (foods, textures or temperatures)
• Weak hand strength or poor pencil grasp
• Avoidance or distress over wet or messy textures on hands and face
• Extreme fear or typical play activities such as climbing, jumping, or swinging
• Avoidance or distress over activities such as hair or nail cutting or brushing teeth
• A child whose body appears limp (they appear tired or weak)
• Poor hand-eye coordination
• Frequent tripping or bumping into objects
• Difficulty chewing food or overstuffs mouth with food
• Difficulty drinking from a cup or straw
• Any of the above diagnoses