Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Supporting Children in Everyday Activities and Development
At Exeter Hospital, our pediatric occupational therapy team specializes in helping children who experience challenges with sensory processing, fine motor skills, ocular motor skills, orthopedics and daily living skills. Our goal is to support each child in developing the skills needed for greater independence, confidence and participation in home, school and community life.
More About Pediatric Occupational Therapy
We recognize that every child — and every family system — has unique needs and goals. Our therapists use a wide range of evidence-based clinical tools to support development, including:
- Sensory Integration Techniques
- Brushing Protocol
- Therapeutic Listening
- Beckman Oral Motor Techniques
- Sensory and Emotional Regulation Programs
By focusing on your child’s developmental stage and strengths, we design individualized treatment plans to promote growth and success in daily routines.
Our occupational therapy services include evaluation and treatment in the following areas:
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) / Self-Care Skills: Dressing, grooming, feeding and independence at home and school
- Fine Motor Coordination and Strength: Grasp, writing and manipulation of tools and objects
- Visual Perceptual Skills: Hand-eye coordination and visual tracking for reading and play
- Oral Motor and Feeding Skills: Supporting safe and effective eating and swallowing
- Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions: Improving mobility, strength and function
- Sensory Processing Disorder: Helping children regulate responses to sensory input
- Handwriting Skills: Supporting legibility, endurance and classroom success
- Post-Concussion Rehabilitation: Restoring function and addressing visual/motor impacts
- Postural Strength and Control: Promoting stability for movement and daily tasks
- Executive Functioning: Improving attention, focus, planning and organization
- Sensory/Emotional Regulation: Strategies for self-control and emotional balance
- Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury: Supporting recovery and independence
- Reflex Integration: Building foundational motor patterns for development
- Praxis and Motor Planning: Supporting sequencing, coordination and execution of tasks
- Family-Centered Care: Parents and caregivers are integral to the therapy process.
- Expert Therapists: Our team is highly trained in pediatric-specific techniques and approaches.
- Individualized Treatment: Each therapy plan is tailored to your child’s unique needs, abilities and goals.
If your child may benefit from pediatric occupational therapy, a physician referral is required to begin services. Our therapists will complete a thorough evaluation and partner with your family to determine the most effective treatment plan.
Meet the Team
Pediatric occupational therapists at Exeter Hospital help children build skills for independence, confidence and success in daily activities at home, school and play.
