Occupational Therapy for Children

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 Aquatic Therapy

In our Aquatic Therapy Program, our occupational therapists and physical therapists work to improve upper body mobility in children who have muscle tightness and tone management challenges that make it harder to move a body part. The natural properties of water, including buoyancy, combined with the heated water temperature, allow your child to move in ways he or she may not be able to on land. Individual therapy sessions are held twice weekly for 10 weeks. 

ArmeoSpring Pediatric Therapy

Children whose arm movements are affected by orthopedic or neurological conditions can benefit from Armeo®Spring Pediatric. This training tool uses video game technology and visual feedback to encourage children to perform repeated movements that can improve motion and control in the affected arm. 

Assistive Technology

Our speech–language pathologists and occupational therapists teach children who have difficulty communicating how to use assistive technology, such as computers and eye-gaze systems. These systems can help children who have challenges related to speaking, writing, reading, or participating in typical play. We evaluate each child to determine which technology is best suited to his or her needs. 

Seating and Mobility Clinic

 At our seating and mobility clinic, we match your child with the wheelchair or other seating or positioning device that is best suited to his or her needs. . 

Sensational Movement

 From the time they’re born, children use sensory information—what they see, hear, touch, taste, and smell—to learn about the world around them. Some children have trouble processing and organizing this information, which can affect their ability to react appropriately to their experiences.

At Pleasant Care Therapies sensory gym, therapists use Ayres Sensory Integration® therapy to help children better navigate their environment, learn self-help skills, and better understand and control their emotions. These benefits help make social interactions easier and improve participation in school, home, and community activities.

Social Skills

Our social skills group helps children with autisum sprecture disorder socialize and play with their peers. A speech therapist and an occupational therapist are on hand to ensure each child has a successful experience. We also give ideas for activities you can do at home, as well as other strategies for families.

Vision Program

Children with developmental deficits, as well as those who have newly acquired vision problems that may be the result of a concussion or other neurological condition, can benefit from our vision program. Our occupational therapists work with ophthalmologists and neurodevelopmental optometrists to help your child improve eye–hand coordination, reading, and other skills needed in the classroom and daily life. We use a variety of activities and equipment, including Bioness® Therapy Integrated System (BITS®) to improve visual performance.