Pediatric Occupational Therapy
At Northwestern Medicine, our licensed occupational therapists help your child become more independent with their everyday activities, such as eating, dressing and self-care. Through one-on-one therapy, we aim to help your child to achieve their highest level of function and independence.
First, our therapists will assess your child’s abilities and developmental level. Then, they will use therapies to help your child participate in age-appropriate everyday activities.
This will help them become more independent with activities such as:
- Self-feeding
- Fine motor skills
- Dressing
- Sensory regulation
- Hygiene
Conditions
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD)
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Birth injuries or defects
- Brain injury
- Cerebral palsy
- Chromosomal genetic anomalies
- Colic
- Developmental delays
- Feeding difficulties
- Fine motor delays
- Fussy baby
- Genetic Disorders
- Gross motor delays
- Learning difficulties
- Mental health or behavioral problems
- Pelvic health and incontinence
- Range of motion
- Sensory processing disorders
- Upper extremity orthopaedic injuries
- Visual perception delays
Programs to Fit Your Child’s Needs
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Outpatient rehabilitation is a type of rehabilitation that does not require overnight stays. It is for children who need one or more types of therapy to improve their function and independence.
We offer several types of outpatient therapy, including:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech-language pathology
- Neuropsychology
Day Rehabilitation
Day rehabilitation is a type of outpatient care that is for children who need a combination of physical, occupational and/or speech-language therapies after a recent hospitalization or significant change in their status.
Your child will have a case manager who will help the care team provide and coordinate therapy for your child.
We only offer this type of care at certain Northwestern Medicine outpatient rehabilitation locations.
The services we offer and conditions we treat vary by location. For more information or to schedule a occupational therapy appointment for your child, please call 630.933.1500
Inpatient Rehabilitation
At Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, our compassionate, multidisciplinary care team is with you and your child every step of the way. We will work with your family to help your child reach their goals while offering a wide range of rehabilitation options tailored to your child’s needs.
Inpatient therapy sessions are intended to maximize your child's recovery. Children typically receive up to 15 hours of therapy per week, dependent on their needs.
For more information or admission to the inpatient program, click here or call 630.909.8920.
Meet the Team
Pediatric physiatrists – physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and young adults – help your child achieve their highest level of function and become more independent. They treat various diagnoses and conditions and may recommend treatment options specific to your child’s needs, including therapy.
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