OT Evaluations

Parents should consider an occupational therapy evaluation if their child is not performing at an age appropriate level or demonstrates any of the following:

• Poor coordination or balance; clumsiness
• Seems to have weak hands and/or gets tired easily while doing fine motor tasks
• Difficulty holding a pencil (too tight, poor grasp, fatigue, pain, changes hands)
• Difficulty with handwriting, coloring, drawing or copying
• Difficulty with self-care skills: for example, tooth brushing, dressing and undressing, manipulating fasteners, other grooming activities
• Decreased visual skills, including visual perception and ocular motor skills
• Poor eye hand coordination
• Impaired bilateral coordination: for example, lacing, scissor skills, jumping jacks
• Difficulties with feeding- picky eater, sensitive to food textures, unable to use silverware appropriately
• Extreme avoidance or seeking of certain sensory input
• Excessive risk taking
• Decreased attention, especially to table tasks, or avoidance of trying new activities

If you are unsure if your child would benefit from an Occupational Therapy Evaluation, we offer in-house screenings. A 15-minute screening can help identify red flags and determine a need for a full evaluation.

Call 412-741-4087 to learn more.