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What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy? Occupational Therapy involves the therapeutic use of work, self-care and play activities to increase independent function, enhance development and prevent disability. It may include adaptation of task or environment to achieve maximum independence to enhance the quality of life. It is a health profession which uses therapeutic purposeful activities to help children function better physically, emotionally, academically and socially in their daily activities.
What is Pediatric Physical Therapy? As physical therapists specializing in pediatrics, we assist children in developing independence and safe methods to participate in the home, community, classroom & playground. Our TerrioKIDS physical therapists are concerned with children’s ability to take part in important movement activities such as crawling & walking, running, playing games, participating in sports, and in other important physical interactions with the world around them. In addition, for children who rely on mobility aids such as wheelchairs and other supports, our therapists work to ensure successful and safe navigation in their environments. What is Pediatric Speech Therapy? Pediatric speech therapy promotes children’s daily functional communication of their wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas as they navigate through their everyday activities. ST promotes children’s communication skills in the areas of speech, language, play, and interaction development through play and structured activities. Speech therapy also addresses oral motor, feeding, and swallowing development and disorders to facilitate age appropriate skills. |
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