Cleveland occupational therapists

How Cleveland Occupational Therapists Treat Tactile Defensiveness in Kids

Tactile defensiveness is a term used by our Cleveland occupational therapists to describe hypersensitivity to touch. Those who experience tactile defensiveness say they’re more bothered than others by different textures on their skin. This may extend to different textures of…

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Frustration Tolerance: How Our Brecksville Occupational Therapists Help Kids Manage Frustration

Frustration tolerance is the ability to successfully manage feelings of frustration. It’s a tough skill to master, and it’s something with which a lot of kids struggle. As our Cleveland occupational therapists can explain, having low frustration tolerance can make…

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Cleveland OT Talk: “Why Would My Child Need Occupational Therapy?”

When a child is referred for Cleveland OT (occupational therapy) services, parents are sometimes a bit bewildered. “Why would a child need to learn an occupation?” With other types of pediatric therapy, the name sort of says it all, right?…