Pediatric Services
Aquatic Occupational Therapy
Aquatic occupational therapy is traditional occupational therapy in a nontraditional environment. The goals addressed in the water are the same that would be targeted in a traditional occupational therapy session. Dr. Bushong designs an individualized therapy program based on your child's needs and your family's specific goals for therapy. Therapy sessions address a variety of components, which can include fine motor, visual motor, gross motor, and self-regulation skills. In addition, activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing and functional independence are woven throughout the therapy session. While addressing therapeutic goals, your child is also developing swimming skills, water safety skills, and overcoming water fears if they are present.
Aquatic occupational therapy may be helpful for children with the following conditions:
Aquatic occupational therapy is traditional occupational therapy in a nontraditional environment. The goals addressed in the water are the same that would be targeted in a traditional occupational therapy session. Dr. Bushong designs an individualized therapy program based on your child's needs and your family's specific goals for therapy. Therapy sessions address a variety of components, which can include fine motor, visual motor, gross motor, and self-regulation skills. In addition, activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing and functional independence are woven throughout the therapy session. While addressing therapeutic goals, your child is also developing swimming skills, water safety skills, and overcoming water fears if they are present.
Aquatic occupational therapy may be helpful for children with the following conditions:
- Sensory Processing Dysfunction
- Developmental Delay
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spina Bifida
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Orthopedic Disorders
- Arthritis
Consultation
After gaining an in-depth understanding of your child’s strengths and needs, Dr. Bushong is available to consult with educational teams and other therapists to create individualized plans to support your child’s success at home, in school, and in the community.
After gaining an in-depth understanding of your child’s strengths and needs, Dr. Bushong is available to consult with educational teams and other therapists to create individualized plans to support your child’s success at home, in school, and in the community.
