Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Buford, GA
Why Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
Every child deserves to feel confident playing, exploring, and learning. But some children need extra support to build the skills they need to handle daily activities. At TLC Therapy Services, we offer pediatric occupational therapy to help your child participate at home, in school, and beyond.
Our experienced team can empower your child to learn and explore independently. We’re committed to supporting your child’s growth so they can take care of their own needs more effectively.
What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is a treatment that helps children build the physical, thinking, and social skills they need to handle everyday tasks with confidence. This can include a variety of developmental areas, such as:
- Fine Motor Skills – Small muscle movements needed for tasks like writing, buttoning clothes, and brushing teeth.
- Thinking Skills – Includes memory, attention, focus, problem-solving, and planning.
- Visual Skills – Includes many skills like hand-eye coordination, perception for recognizing differences in shapes and letters, etc.
- Sensory Skills – Helps kids feel comfortable in different environments, like noisy or bright rooms, and with various textures in clothing or food.
- Emotional and Behavioral Skills – Strategies for managing emotions like sadness or anger and learning to respond with appropriate behavior.
We can help your child with the above skills and more. Our neurodiversity-affirming approach ensures that each child is respected as an individual while we help them build the skills they need for success and independence in life.
Signs That Your Child Might Benefit From Occupational Therapy
Your child may benefit from occupational therapy if they experience any of the following challenges with daily tasks:
- Difficulty with handwriting or buttoning clothes
- Trouble with balance, coordination, or body awareness
- Struggles with textures, sounds, or other sensations
- Challenges with self-care or getting dressed
- Frequent tantrums or emotional outbursts
- Difficulty with tasks that involve planning or organizing
- Trouble adapting to changes
- Struggles with making friends or playing well with others
What to Expect During Your Child's First Occupational Therapy Appointment
Your child’s first occupational therapy appointment will be a one-hour evaluation from our expert occupational therapist (OT). During this appointment, we’ll discuss your concerns, ask questions about their developmental milestones, and assess their strengths and limitations.
At the end of the evaluation, our OT will share our findings with you and recommend a treatment plan to address your child’s specific needs. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what challenges your child is facing and how occupational therapy can support their development.
What Your Child Can Learn in Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy with our experts at TLC Therapy Services can help your child gain important skills, such as:
- Improved fine and gross motor skills
- Increased tolerance of sensory inputs (lights, sounds, etc.)
- Improved self-care abilities, like dressing and feeding
- Stronger hand-eye coordination and handwriting skills
- Improved thinking, memory, focus, and planning
- Better emotional regulation and coping strategies
- Increased confidence in daily activities
Why Choose TLC Therapy Services for Your Child's Occupational Therapy?
At TLC Therapy Services, we believe that therapy should be both fun and effective for every child. Our mission is to provide the “tender loving care” (TLC) that helps children reach their highest potential.
We work closely with families to provide evidence-based strategies that help children gain independence. Choose us for a personalized, child-centered approach that gives your child the confidence to handle daily tasks.
Reach Out Today to Get Started with Occupational Therapy
Your child deserves to feel empowered to handle daily tasks independently and successfully. Our team at TLC Therapy Services is ready to make that happen.
Call (770) 696-6649, or fill out the form below to schedule an evaluation with our experts today.