Oftentimes when a child is receiving speech therapy services, an occupational therapy evaluation is recommended. As a caregiver or potential referring therapist, you may think, “But our main goal is speech, how will OT help?” Occupational therapy can help to facilitate foundational skills that will assist in speech and language success. In addition to collaborating with the speech therapist to …
The Use of Compression & Weighted Vests in Occupational Therapy Treatments
Occupational therapists often use compression and weighted vests as a therapy tool with children with a variety of diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, anxiety, or sensory processing difficulties. These vests provide proprioceptive (deep pressure) input to the child’s body to aid their overall regulation and attention. The deep pressure input these vests provide facilitates a physiological reaction by reducing heart …
