Occupational Therapy is a branch of rehabilitation medicine that supports individuals of all ages in developing essential skills for greater independence in daily life. At Miraculum Center, our occupational therapy program focuses on helping children enhance their fine motor skills, sensory processing, gross motor coordination, self-feeding abilities, visual motor integration, and dressing skills to reach their full potential. Our occupational therapists conduct standardized assessments to identify each child's strengths and areas for growth, collaborating with parents to set personalized goals. Through play-based and creative activities, therapy sessions are structured at a therapeutic and appropriate pace, allowing children to build the necessary skills for greater independence and success in their everyday lives.
During the initial evaluation, our clinician will meet with the family to discuss any concerns regarding the child’s feeding skills. Our team is trained in assessing and addressing oral motor, sensory, and behavioral aspects of feeding.
For a child to eat safely and effectively, they must first develop the oral motor skills needed to chew and swallow food properly. If a child has adequate oral motor abilities but struggles with sensory regulation—such as discomfort with messy play (e.g., avoiding getting their hands dirty)—this may be a focus of intervention.
Some children may also have a limited range of foods they eat. In such cases, the occupational therapist will work on gradually expanding their diet. Our clinicians will collaborate closely with the family to create a personalized plan that helps the child eat a variety of foods safely and comfortably.
Miraculum Center is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals with autism and related conditions. Together, we build a supportive community where every individual can thrive.
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