Occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech language pathology (SLP) are the most common types of therapy. These therapies help kids reach their goals and thrive in everyday life.
Occupational therapy helps your child with anything that "occupies" their time.
If your child is getting more than one therapy, skills might get divided among your child's therapists. In that case, occupational therapists often focus on the "upper body" (hands and arms).
Speech therapy helps your child to communicate, eat, and learn.
If your child is getting more than one therapy, skills might get divided among your child's therapists. In that case, speech therapists often focus on the "head and neck".
Physical therapy helps your child to be mobile (move) while focusing on function.
If your child is getting more than one therapy, skills might get divided among your child's therapists. In that case, physical therapists often focus on the "lower body" (trunk/torso and legs).
