We provide specialized evaluation and treatment to children and teens who have issues with fine motor skills, visual-perception skills, cognitive skills and sensory-processing deficits. Our goal is to help your child be as independent as possible.
We provide specialized evaluation and treatment to children and teens who have issues with fine motor skills, visual-perceptual skills, cognitive skills, self-care skills, and sensory-processing deficits. Our goal is to help your child be as independent as possible.
We help kids who have a physical, sensory or cognitive disability carry out everyday activities like brushing their teeth or putting on shoes and socks. We'll evaluate your child's skills for playing, school performance and daily activities, and compare them with what is developmentally appropriate for that age group.
We will also evaluate your child's need for specialized equipment, such as splints, bathing equipment, dressing devices, feeding utensils, and communication aids.
We provide care to patients in both the hospital and outpatient setting, and serve as a resource to schools and community programs. We offer occupational therapy services at 6 satellite locations throughout northeast Ohio.
The Akron Children's Hospital Infant Therapy Program provides complete evaluation and treatment for infants and children (birth to 3 years) who have delays with development or who are at risk for developmental delays. The team works closely with the developmental pediatricians at Akron Children's. These specialized services are available upon referral from your child's pediatrician.
A number of factors may place your child at risk for developmental delays. Some common factors include:
The Infant Therapy team is a group of specialists who will assess your child's abilities and, if necessary, recommend a treatment program designed for your child. Their ultimate goal is to assist you in helping your child achieve daily skills such as eating, moving, talking and playing. Our specialists will evaluate your child in the following areas:
