About Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) plays a vital role in helping differently abled children develop the skills they need to participate fully in daily life, education, and social activities. It focuses on improving developmental, physiological, sensory integration, motor skills, vestibular based concerns that a child or adult with Special needs by using different tools, techniques.
It improves gross motor skills by developing fundamental movement skills, such as running, jumping, throwing, and catching and facilitates sensory Integration by combining sensory experiences, like tactile, proprioceptive, and vestibular inputs, to enhance motor planning and coordination. The aspects related to motor planning are enhanced through stimulation of the ability to plan and execute movements, including problem-solving and adapting to new situations.
Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Differently Abled Individuals
Better Functional Adaptability
It helps in increased independence, enhanced participation in daily living tasks, self care skills, promotes socialization through excercise, techniques and activities.
Better Emotional and social regulation
It boosts self esteem, confidence in their abilities, reduces hyperactivity and accumlated energy/ stress in the body for better functionality.
Improved physial functionality
Through adaptative equipments the physical activity, sensory integration, attention and concentration span improve which facilitates independence in children with special needs
