How do you know if OT can help your child?
Our Occupational Therapy Screening Tool is a great way to determine if pediatric occupational therapy (OT) is right for your child and can help him/her meet life’s challenges. Your child may benefit from occupational therapy intervention if he/she has experienced or is experiencing any of the issues below. Below are some of the key areas we specialize in. Call today to discuss how we can address the specific needs of 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
Call us today at 704-799-6824 or request an appointment for an occupational therapy evaluation for your child.
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About Winston Salem
At Pediatric Advanced Therapy in Winston-Salem, we specialize in providing compassionate and individualized care for children of all ages. Our multidisciplinary team of therapists offers expert services in ABA, occupational, physical, speech therapy, and counseling to support developmental milestones and empower children to thrive. Through evidence-based approaches and a play-centered environment, we create engaging, personalized treatment plans tailored to each child’s unique needs. Our goal is to foster growth, confidence, and independence in every child we serve.
The following therapies are offered in our Winston Salem, 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.
Counseling is talk therapy between the patient and a licensed counselor. Counselors help kids and parents cope with the day to day challenges of life and create solutions together so that the patient can live life to the fullest.
The Clinic
Maddie F.
Maddie Ford, SLP, is a TN native currently living in Statesville, allowing her to work in both our Mooresville and Winston-Salem clinics. She graduated with her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Tennessee State University in 2021, and she has been working with PAT ever since! Maddie has come to know and love all areas of speech pathology, but her special interests and education include pediatric feeding disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, gestalt language processing, and fostering connections with her patients and families. She is excited to continue leading the wonderful team in our Winston-Salem clinic.Â
Jessica H.
