Parents often seek OT at Leaps And Bounds (The LAB!) when their child is demonstrating atypical behavior in several of the areas below. We see improvement in:

Self-Regulation

1. •  Ability to attend and sustain attention
   

2. •  Regulation of sleep, toileting, eating and social patterns
   

3. •  Tolerance for busy, noisy settings such as classrooms
   

        and parties

1. •  Ability to make transitions
   

2. •  Tolerance and organization of different sensory inputs,
   

        particularly sound, touch and movement

Activity Performance

1. • Gross motor development, including balance, postural control, bilateral coordination and motor
   

               planning

1. •  Fine motor/Visual-motor development, including  grasp, handwriting and scissor skills                          
   

2. •  Exploratory, imaginative and social play
   

3. •  Independence in daily living activities, such as dressing, using utensils
   

4. •  Ability to follow directions, including decreased impulsivity
   

5. •  Organization, planning, sequencing and processing skills
   

6. •  Engagement  in unfamiliar or challenging situations
   

  Interpersonal and Emotional Participation

1. • Eye contact and engagement
   

2. • Reciprocity, flexibility and spontaneity
   

3. • Organized communication
   

4. •Coping strategies and motivation
   

5. •Overall self-esteem

Reasons to Seek OT

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