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TELEFUN SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES
Occupational Therapy Services
Fine Motor Skills
Our OT's helps kids develop the small muscles in their hands and fingers needed for everyday tasks such as:
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Holding a pencil or crayon
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Using scissors
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Buttoning, zipping, and tying shoes
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Manipulating small objects like toys or puzzle pieces
These skills are critical for academic activities and independence in self-care.
Sensory Processing
Some children have difficulty processing and responding appropriately to sensory input. Our OT's can address:
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Sensitivity to sounds, textures, lights, or touch
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Seeking or avoiding sensory experiences (e.g., spinning, crashing, or avoiding messy play)
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Improving focus and emotional regulation through sensory integration techniques
Therapists use play-based activities to help children better understand and respond to sensory input.
Self-Care and Daily Living Skills
Also called "activities of daily living" (ADLs), these are foundational for independence and include:
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Dressing and grooming
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Feeding (including utensil use and managing picky eating)
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Toileting and hygiene routines
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Routines like packing a backpack or organizing a workspace
Our OT's break tasks into manageable steps and use strategies to build independence.
Visual-Motor and Hand-Eye Coordination
This involves coordinating vision with body movement, crucial for tasks such as:
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Writing and drawing
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Catching or kicking a ball
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Copying shapes or letters
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Navigating space safely (e.g., on playground equipment)
OT activities strengthen the connection between what a child sees and how their body responds.