As one of the premier pediatric occupational therapy groups on Long Island, Hand in Hand Occupational Therapy proudly offers pediatric OT services for our younger patients. Our pediatric therapy services cover a variety of different treatments, modalities, and learning techniques. If you’re interested in learning more about these services, please click here. Our staff will work with your child to help them improve a variety of lifestyle functions.
What areas of need can pediatric occupational therapy address?
When considering scheduling an appointment with a pediatric occupational therapist, take into consideration the following skill sets that your child may need to improve upon:
Cognitive - the ability to remember specific elements and information.
Fine motor skills - control of the extremities and improving strength within those areas.
Gross motor skills - focusing on balance therapy and the ability to maintain strong coordination.
Self-care - involving lifestyle skills such as bathing, eating, and other daily activities.
Social skills - the ability to follow directions coherently and to pay attention to details.
Suppose you’ve assessed that your child needs improvement in any of the above talking points. In that case, we ask that you consider scheduling an appointment with our pediatric occupational therapist on Long Island. For a further assessment of your child’s capabilities, consider the checklist here.
What are pediatric therapy services offered at Hand in Hand OT?
Hand in Hand OT can provide our patients with various services that help improve cognitive function, motor skills, lifestyle adjustments, ordinary skills, and social interaction. For a list of our specialties, please refer to the below:
Shoe-tying
Grooming
Dressing
Handwriting
Sensory Integration
Fine Motor Control
Autism
Vision Therapy
If you have any questions about these specialties or would like to inquire about other services, please feel free to reach out to our offices!
Contact Us For Pediatric Occupational Therapy on Long Island
Hand in Hand Occupational Therapy of Long Island proudly serves Nassau and Suffolk residents with two offices. Located in Selden and Garden City, we can provide the attention to detail that your child requires during our occupational therapy sessions. For more information on scheduling your appointment, please click here to fill out a form on our website.