Jason, 10, was left with a brain injury after a bicycle
accident. To improve some of his cognitive (thinking) skills,
comprehension skills, and coordination, Jason's doctors
recommended that he receive occupational therapy (OT). At first,
his parents were doubtful that OT could benefit their son and
wondered if it was more appropriate for adults. But after
watching the activities and seeing Jason's improvements, they
felt hopeful that Jason was on the road to recovery.
Occupational Therapy Basics Occupational therapy treatment
focuses on helping people achieve independence in all areas of
their lives. OT can help kids with various needs improve their
cognitive, physical, and motor skills and enhance their self-
esteem and sense of accomplishment. Some people may think that
occupational therapy is only for adults; kids, after all, do not
have occupations. But a child's main job is playing and
learning, and occupational therapists can evaluate kids' skills
for playing, school performance, and daily activities an