Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT)

We work with these children to address sensory sensitivities related to taste, texture, and smell, helping them expand their food choices and develop better eating habits. By employing various techniques and strategies, occupational therapy can turn mealtimes into positive and enjoyable experiences for both the child and their family.

We provide support for infants facing challenges with latching, suck-swallow-breathe coordination, oral motor skills, and sensory sensitivities during breastfeeding and bottle feeding.

Here’s a testimonial from a former patient: “They [Michigan Pediatric Therapy] saved our breastfeeding relationship and helped him [my son] to strive!!”

We assist children with tongue ties (tethered oral tissues (TOTs)), addressing feeding difficulties, speech challenges, and oral motor coordination issues associated with this condition.

Occupational therapy can assist children with ASD in developing essential life skills, improving social interaction, and managing sensory sensitivities, promoting independence and better quality of life.

Occupational therapy can teach children with ADHD skills to improve focus, attention, and self-regulation, helping them succeed in school and social environments.

Occupational therapy can support children with learning difficulties by addressing fine motor skills, visual-motor integration, and handwriting, which are crucial for academic success.

Occupational therapy can enhance gross and fine motor skills, improving coordination and motor planning, making daily activities and sports more manageable.

Occupational therapy can help children with physical disabilities or deficits gain independence in activities of daily living, mobility, and adaptive equipment use, improving their overall quality of life.

Occupational therapy can teach coping strategies, self-regulation techniques, and social skills, enabling children to manage emotions and behaviors effectively.

Occupational therapy can assist children struggling with handwriting, scissor use, buttoning, and other fine motor skills, improving their dexterity and precision.

Occupational therapy can help children cope with trauma by teaching relaxation techniques, emotional regulation skills, and enhancing self-esteem and self-confidence.