What is an occupational therapist?

Occupational therapists help children perform and participate in daily occupations such as play, feeding, and self-care.

They have specialized training in the evaluation, assessment, and treatment of gross and fine motor development, oral motor development, feeding, self-care, and sensory processing.

Occupational therapists can also address functional impairments related to tongue-tie and provide therapy to prepare the mouth and body for continued oral motor development, breastfeeding, and feeding.

They provide direct intervention and serve as coaches to help families implement home programs into their daily routines.

In addition, occupational therapists work collaboratively with other professionals such as physical therapists, speech therapists, dentists, ENTs, chiropractors, lactation counselors, craniosacral therapists, registered dietitians, and pediatricians to ensure each child receives well-rounded, coordinated care.