Occupational therapy also works on areas of sensory motor processing, integration and sensory modulation.

• Fine Motor

• Self­ Care

• Feeding

• Visual­ Motor

• Visual­ Perceptual

• Play/Social Skill Development

• Sensory Processing

• Sensory Integration

• Sensory Modulation

• Muscle Tone and Strength Difficulties

 

Fine Motor Skill Development:

• Does your child have a premature pencil grasp?

• Difficulty manipulating small objects?

• Difficulty fastening clothing (buttons, zippers, snaps, laces)?

• Experience trouble controlling a fork or spoon?

• Avoid toys with small parts requiring assembly (Legos)?

• Visual­ Motor Integration:

• Does your child have illegible writing?

• Demonstrate decreased awareness of sizing and spacing of letters and words?

• Avoid coloring or writing activities?

• Have immature drawing skills?

 

Sensory Processing:

• Does your child complain about certain textures of clothing?

• Have limited food repertoire or seem to be a picky eater?

• Cover ears in response to certain noises or notice noises that others do not hear?

• Avoid messy play with hands?

• Have difficulty sitting still, fidgets often or seems to be “always on the go”?

• Seek or crave “heavy” movement experiences (jumping, crashing into things)?