Occupational Therapy
What is Occupational Therapy?
An Occupational Therapist (OT) promotes the function, development, and engagement of infants and toddlers by addressing areas of occupations such as play, education, self-care, social participation, and rest and sleep. They assist children with their fine motor skills, which involve the small muscles of the body. These skills include reaching, grasping, using both hands together, and self-help skills such as self-feeding, dressing, and hygiene. An OT may also be helpful with feeding difficulties that involve the small muscles of the face and mouth, developing skills involving eye-hand coordination, and sensory-integration issues. The OT can assist in making recommendations for adaptive equipment that may be needed.
Our Approach
STARS has a dedicated team of therapists that are committed to providing your child and family with quality early intervention services. STARS’ therapists are state licensed and/or hold a Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree in their area of expertise. Continuing education is essential and all therapists are required to complete at least 24 hours of training each year. At STARS, we recognize that parents and caregivers know their children better than anyone, and are committed to making family/caregivers an integral part of treatment sessions.
Other Services
Physical
Therapy
Physical Therapy can support families in promoting their child’s development, learning, and participation in family and community life.
Speech
Therapy
Speech Therapy can assist families in helping their child participate in all activities and routines of daily life.
Vision
Instruction
A teacher of the visually impaired works with children who have visual loss or a brain based Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
Behavior
Supports
Behavioral support provides families, caregivers, and others with positive strategies to help with social-emotional and/or communication skills.