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Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy (OT) helps children to become more independent and
participate in a wide range of activities.

Occupational Therapy

Building independence
through everyday life skills

Occupational therapy (OT) helps children to become more independent and participate in a wide range of activities. Occupational Therapy can improve fine motor development, visual motor integration, sensory motor integration development, self-help and organizational skills.

For people with autism, OT programs often focus on play skills, learning strategies, and self-care. OT strategies can also help to manage sensory issues.

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Occupation therapy
can help:

  • Development and enhancement of functional, sensory, motor & perceptual processing;
  • Management of muscle tone, positioning and community mobility needs;
  • Sensory integration;
  • Improvement in balance, strength, and coordination for play, leisure, and vocational skills;
  • Improvement in self-regulatory and coping skills;
  • Improvement in fine motor skills;
  • Understanding of sensory-behavioral connections;
  • Visual-spatial awareness;
  • Assistive technology supports, modifications and needs.
Stages Breakdown

Ot developmental milestones

By 6 months your child should be able to

Pass toys from one hand to another and grasp and shake a rattle. Can clasp hands together and reach for toys with both hands and can bring hands to mouth.

By 12 months your child should be able to

Bang two toys together and pokes with index finger. Can put objects in a container. Can self-feed with finger foods and wave good bye.

By 18 months your child should be able to:

Point to one body part and can mark paper with crayon and can build a tower with at least 2 blocks. Points with index finger and bring a spoon to mouth by turning spoon over.

By 24 months your child should be able to:

Build tower of at least 5 blocks and imitates vertical stroke. Can unzip and zip a large zipper and remove shoes and socks. Can wash and dry hands partially.

By 3 years your child should be able to:

Copies a circle with pencil or crayon can turn book pages one at a time. Can fold paper in half. Hold small cup in one hand and pull pants down with assistance.

By 4 years your child should be able to:

Draws a person with 2 to 4 body parts and touch the tip of each finger to their thumb. Uses scissors to cut across a piece of paper and start to copy some capital letters. Can also use a fork.

By 5 years your child should be able to:

Print some letters or numbers. Copy a triangle, square and cross. Grasp a pen or pencil correctly (using an adult type grasp). Connect the dots to make a simple shape. Can lace shoes or lacing board.

By 6 years your child should be able to:

Copy a sequence of letters and numbers correctly. Use a knife to cut soft foods and draw a recognizable person with head, body, and limbs. Can put together a 16-20 piece puzzle.

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