When children have difficulty in mastering developmental
tasks (related to movement, self-care academic learning, playing and socializing) it impacts their ability to participate fully in home, school and community activities. Our therapists help children with such difficulties as:
Neuromuscular dysfunction
Orthopedic problems
Sensory integrative dysfunction
Gross and fine motor delays
Attention deficit disorders
Handwriting problems
Feeding difficulties
Developmental delays
Autism spectrum disorders
Genetic disorders
Learning disabilities
Types of therapy:
*Occupational Therapy focuses on helping children participate in the occupations of childhood. Children's activities of daily living include: playing, eating, self-care, learning, writing, community skills, and socializing.
*Physical Therapy focuses on helping children to engage in physical activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping, climbing, catching and throwing and safely moving around their environment.
*Speech, language, and oral motor skills can impact a child's ability to communicate needs appropriately and socialize with others. At Therapy In Action, Speech Therapists are available to consult in the overall development of the child. Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists may provide suggestions for adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to help the child meet developmental challenges. They may also make recommendations for mobility aids, splints, and orthotics. Therapists use purposeful play and selected therapeutic activities to develop the underlying foundations necessary for skill development in the following areas:
Attention span
Postural control
Motor planning
Coordination
Gross motor skills
Fine motor skills
Visual perceptual skills
Range of motion
Social skills
Balance
Strength and endurance
Positioning
