There is so much more to vision than just 20:20 vision or correction with lenses. Did you know there are 17 visual skills required to complete a reading and writing task. According the American Optometry Association, 1-in-4 students have vision problems that are significant enough to impact their learning.

Reflexes (or lack of them) can directly affect a child’s ability to sustain attention, control body movements and succeed in seated work in a busy environment.

80 percent of all learning comes through the visual pathways. Without efficient visual skills a child will show difficulty with reading, writing, attention, organization, math, sports, social skills, attention, coordination and so much more!

Does your child show five or more of these actions?

The occupational therapist addresses the treatment and management of infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, skeletal, or acquired disorders/diseases. Pediatric occupational therapy provides skilled treatment for infants and children who need special help developing or regaining functional skills such as self-care and activity of daily living (ADL) skills, feeding and oral-motor difficulties, play and social skills.

Occupational therapy is also indicated for children having difficulties with upper extremity orthopedic/neurological injury, splinting and positioning needs, home accessibility evaluations, motor planning / visual motor control, sensory integration dysfunction, school functional assessments including handwriting. The occupational therapist provides individualized assessment and often early detection of physical challenges. Treatments are play-based and are unique to the developmental level of each child. As with most problems in life, the sooner they are detected and addressed, the higher the success rate. This is especially true for children with special needs.

We can help you address a functional difficulty before it causes a reduction in functional abilities, low self-esteem, poor school performance, or strained peer and family relationships.