Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Stepping Stones Pediatric OT Services
At Newberry Health Stepping Stones, our Pediatric Occupational Therapy services support children as they grow and develop, helping them thrive in everyday activities. Occupational therapy for children focuses on improving skills necessary for daily life, such as play, self-care, school tasks, and social interactions. We work with children to develop the skills they need to function independently and confidently in their home, daycare, school, and community environments.
Our experienced Occupational Therapists (OTs) conduct thorough evaluations to create personalized treatment plans that are tailored to your child’s unique needs. These plans include targeted therapy goals and involve parental education and activities that can be practiced at home to reinforce learning.
What Pediatric Occupational Therapy Treats
- Coordination: Helping children improve the ability to use both hands together, reduce clumsiness, and handle tasks such as buttoning shirts or using utensils.
- Strength: Addressing weaknesses in hand grasp and pinch strength that affect daily tasks such as holding a pencil, using scissors, or playing.
- Handwriting Difficulties: Assisting children with improving handwriting legibility, letter formation, and overall motor control for writing.
- Self-Care Skills: Supporting children in performing daily activities such as dressing, toileting, feeding, hygiene, and grooming.
- Home and Community Skills: Helping children manage everyday tasks such as household chores, money management, shopping, and school-related activities.
- Sensory Integration Issues: Assisting children with difficulty processing sensory information, including:
- Sensitivity to textures (avoiding certain fabrics or foods)
- Difficulty sitting still or focusing
- Fear of movement or certain physical activities
- Picky eating habits
- Overreaction to lights, sounds, or sensory stimuli
- Emotional & Social Regulation: Supporting children with emotional challenges, social skills, attention issues, or difficulty regulating behaviors at home, school, or during play.
- Self-Care Promotion: Enhancing emotional well-being and coping skills for better self-regulation and resilience.
Common Pediatric Occupational Therapy Diagnoses
Our therapists work with children diagnosed with a variety of conditions, including:
- Developmental Delay
- Fine Motor Delay
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Behavioral and Emotional Regulation Challenges
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Prematurity
- Down Syndrome
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- And more
How We Help Your Child
At Stepping Stones, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed and feel confident. Our therapy sessions are designed to be engaging and motivating, making therapy effective and fun. We work closely with parents to provide the support and guidance they need, ensuring that therapy goals are met in the clinic and at home.
Whether your child is struggling with fine motor skills, sensory challenges, or emotional regulation, our team is here to help them succeed and improve their quality of life.
Get Started Today
If you believe your child could benefit from pediatric occupational therapy, contact us today to schedule an evaluation and learn how we can help. We are committed to providing the best care and support for your child’s development every step of the way. Call 803.405.7290.