How do you know if OT can help your child?
- Avoids touching or being touched (especially if unexpected), dislikes getting dirty, seems unaware of pain, and/or displays upset with daily routine tasks such as dressing, bathing, washing hair, cutting nails, etc.
- Seems clumsy or uncoordinated (taking longer than expected to learn motor skills, bumps into other people or objects in the environment, falls often, etc.)
- Poor eye contact or difficulty interacting with adults/peers
- Covers ears, becomes upset, or complains about loud noises
- Difficulty following verbal directions or completing steps of daily routines
- Limited diet (does not eat certain food textures or temperatures, gags on food, etc.)
- Avoid movement activities such as swings, slides, hesitates on curbs or uneven surfaces, etc.
- Appears to be in constant motion, fidgety, difficult time sitting still
- Overly rough when playing
- Difficulty imitating actions
- Unsafe in community or at home
- Disruptive behaviors-impulsive, limited attention, resistive to new activities/changes in routine, difficulty moving from one activity to another, gives up easily, difficulty calming self
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Our Charlotte, NC Clinic
About Charlotte
The following therapies are offered in our Charlotte, NC clinic. Please visit each page below to learn more.
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is a form of therapy that helps children with autism spectrum disorders, ages 2-12 years old. ABA therapy uses a one-on-one teaching approach to help children through reinforcement of desired behaviors.
Occupational Therapy helps children develop the skills needed for daily living. OT can help with sensory integration, fine motor/visual skills, social skills, play, feeding and self-care.
Speech is a crucial tool in aiding your child’s development and learning. Speech therapy helps to treat disorders of speech, language, communication, swallowing/feeding and more. Our therapists create individualized plans of treatment to help your child function more independently and improve their quality of life.
Physical therapists are movement experts who optimize quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. Physical therapists teach patients and families how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits.
The Clinic
Meet Our Charlotte Location Directors
Ruth Laroche, DPT
I grew up in England and moved to the USA after earning my Bachelor’s degree in 1999. I moved to Charlotte after graduating from the University of St Augustine with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2007. Since graduation I have only worked in pediatrics; starting out in home health in the birth to 3 program and also working with medically complex home bound children. I have been with PAT since January 2018, becoming a location director in 2020. I love working with all kids, especially those with medically complex conditions, children with neurological disorders, and genetic disorders. I have experience with ordering medical equipment and home modifications. I love teaching and taking university students.Â