WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY?

OT and PT work well together and can look similar and even overlap in some areas but they can also address different things. In physical therapy we target more of a “gross motor” set of skills where occupational therapy targets your child’s “fine motor”. This means that we work with larger muscle groups to target more foundational issues in your child’s strength, endurance, balance, motor planning and bilateral coordination. Which helps your child’s performance and gains in OT too!

How do i know if my child would benefit from OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY services?

Your child may benefit from occupational therapy if they struggle with fine motor or visual motor skills, handwriting, dressing, using utensils, attention, sensory sensitivities, strength, coordination or executive functioning. Occupational therapy helps children build the skills they need for daily life while improving independence and confidence.

WHAT kind of activities will my child do in OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?

Occupational therapy sessions are fun, play-based, and tailored to your child’s needs. Activities may include games to build fine motor and visual motor skills, handwriting practice, obstacle courses for coordination and strength, sensory activities, and practicing everyday skills like dressing, feeding, or organization.