Occupational Therapy Services for Children

Occupational Therapy (OT) helps medically fragile or developmentally delayed children achieve independence by treating developing self-care skills such as dressing, bathing, and grooming. Children who have difficulty with joint movement, coordination, balance, sensory issues, and the use of their hands or have difficulty feeding, chewing and swallowing problems can also benefit from OT.

Signs Your Child May Need Pediatric Occupational Therapy

There are five major indicators that can determine whether your child would benefit from Thrive SPC Occupational Therapy:

• Autism
• Sensory processing difficulties: hypo or hypersensitivity that limits engaging in age-appropriate activities
• Challenges with cognitive or developmental delays
• Delays in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) independence such as dressing, hygiene routine, transfers, feeding
• New medical or transfer equipment

Common Diagnoses Treated by Thrive SPC’s Occupational Therapists

Thrive SPC OTs can help children with many diagnoses. We offer creative approaches that will help your child achieve their highest capability in eating, moving, speaking, and personal care. Thrive SPC treats the following common diagnoses:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Cerebral Palsy (CP)
• Down Syndrome
• Developmental delays
• Failure to thrive
• Feeding and swallowing disorders
• Sensory processing disorders

Occupational Therapists with Speciality Certifications

At Thrive SPC, we have a dedicated team of Occupational Therapists focused on providing quality care to all of our patients. We offer a unique approach that empowers parents, caregivers, and families with the skills to help their children grow. Our therapists have specialty certifications in the following:

• Feeding
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME)/equipment fitting
• Orthotics and splinting
• Floortime (also known as DIRFloortime®)
• Sensory processing integration treatment

Locations

Texas

Virginia