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Learn MoreOccupational therapy (OT) is type of care that promotes skills and abilities for the “jobs” of living. Therapy helps people be able to do the everyday tasks that are important to them — at home, play, school, and work. For children, this may mean reaching developmental milestones, succeeding at school, or being able to do age-appropriate activities on their own.
A pediatric occupational therapist helps children and teens participate in the "jobs" of childhood: learning, playing, sleeping, growing, and gaining independence.
A pediatric occupational therapist helps children and teens participate in the “jobs” of childhood: learning, playing, sleeping, growing, and gaining independence. For children and teens with cancer, common areas of treatment include:
Occupational therapy includes exercises and activities to promote daily skills and independence. Occupational therapy can help with:
Occupational therapists are licensed health professionals with a graduate degree in occupational therapy (OT). They work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, schools, and homes. Depending on your child’s needs, occupational therapy may be available as part of an early intervention program (birth to 3 years of age) or in schools within an individualized education program (IEP). Your doctor can help you find an occupational therapist who works with children (pediatric occupational therapist).
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Reviewed: June 2018