How do I know if my child could benefit from OT?
Toddlers:
- Poor muscle tone
- Difficulty consoling self, unusually fussy
- Unable to bring hands together and bang toys
- Slow to roll over, creep, sit or stand
- Difficulty playing with age appropriate toys
Preschoolers:
- Low muscle tone, seems weak or floppy
- Clumsy, bumps into furniture or people
- Dislikes coloring, cutting, puzzles
- Overly active, unable to slow down
- Avoids playground equipment
- Difficulty transitioning
- Poor safety awareness
School-aged kids:
- Difficulty focusing, poor attention
- Low muscle tone, slumps at desk
- Poor handwriting, reverses letters
- Unable to dress completely, trouble with buttons/snaps
- Poor balance or coordination, hesitant to engage in sports
- Over or under-responsive to movement, touch, sound