Somatic symptom disorders are a group of disorders, all of which fit the definition of physical symptoms similar to those observed in physical disease or injury for which there is no identifiable physical cause. As such, they are a diagnosis of exclusion.
Occupational therapists use special equipment to help children with developmental disabilities. Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
As a play therapist, you would usually work with children aged between 3 and 11 on a one-to-one basis, or in groups of up to six children. You could work with children experiencing severe emotional pain and distress (such as depression, aggression or anxiety) caused by, for example: 1  abuse. 2  trauma. 3  neglect.