Pediatric Occupational Therapy
It may seem strange to use the word occupation when talking about a child's rehabilitation. Occupations for children are the events of daily living, such as eating, playing, getting dressed or simply interacting with others.
The Occupational Therapists (OTs) at Monroe Carell observe and evaluate how your child performs in everyday contexts. Our treatments focus on helping your child develop or regain skills and tasks necessary for the "job" of living. We want your child to function as independently as possible through exercises and task-related activities that we disguise as play.
Skills we address include:
- Fine muscle movements
- Visual-motor
- Visual-perceptual
- Sensory processing
- Oral-motor
Why Choose Pediatric Occupational Therapy at Vanderbilt
- Certified therapists
We have over 40 therapists who are highly trained and qualified to provide the best therapy for your child. Our therapists are important team members of the Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Monroe Carell, providing the specialized care your child needs in these settings.
- Family centered care
Our family-centered care means we create therapy plans based on your family's priorities and goals for your child. We foster wellness and a desire to participate in better health not just in childhood but as your child transitions to adulthood.
- Collaborative care
We collaborate with experts from the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center and Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital. We also work in partnership with your child's primary care doctor and school.
- Child-friendly facilities
We designed our facilities, including our pediatric rehabilitation gyms, to make your child feel engaged and inspired as they improve their health through therapy.