Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, creates unique challenges for the children that have it as well as for their parents as they help them navigate life. Pediatric Occupational Therapy exists to meet your child exactly where their needs are, helping turn their challenges into success stories! Read on to learn more about how Pediatric Occupational Therapy can benefit children with ADHD!
Challenges Children with ADHD Face
Among the wide-ranging challenges that children with ADHD may face are, “physical, social, educational, and organizational deficits” that likely affect almost every, if not every, area of their lives (Healthline). They may struggle with organization, focus, energy control, sensory processing, energy control, physical coordination, and more, which no doubt may be affecting their school life, home life, and/or social life (WebMD).
What Does Pediatric Occupational Therapy Do?
Pediatric OT is here to help with those very things! Research shows that Pediatric OT, “is effective in improving time-processing and daily time management abilities” (Healthline). This includes time-awareness, orienting oneself in time, and time-management in getting tasks done. Addressing the difficulties listed above as a child can help set them up for success as adults, as some difficulties often continue into adulthood if not addressed, according to research (Healthline).
What Does A Pediatric OT Session Look Like?
What may a typical Pediatric Occupational Therapy session look like for your child? According to WebMD, therapy will always start with an evaluation of your child and their specific needs in order to create a game plan for treatment. Occupational Therapists prioritize collaboration with the children’s parents and teachers.
A session could look like many different things depending on what is beneficial for your child. For example, it could include playing games to improve their coordination, learning new techniques for everyday activities such as eating or dressing, practicing handwriting, social skills, or focus, or working on sensory struggles through use of different textures, sounds, and pressure (WebMD). Talk to your child’s Pediatric Occupational Therapist for what their sessions will look like and how you can best continue therapeutic activities for your child at home!
We understand how valuable your child’s health and wellbeing is. Compass Community Health is here for you and YOUR child! Reach out today by calling (740) 355-7102!
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