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Occupational therapy is a holistic, client-centered therapy that aims to promote health and well-being in individuals of all ages. While many people are familiar with occupational therapy for adults, there's an awareness gap on its benefits for children. That's why “How can occupational therapy help my child?” is a frequently asked question. A child may use occupational therapy to address a variety of difficulties. The most common reason is to help manage the spectrum of learning, developmental, or behavioral challenges faced by children with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, or emotional imbalance. Occupational therapy (sometimes [...]

For a child, mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being and development. Children are most impressionable and vulnerable during their formative years, so parents and caregivers must prioritize their children's mental health as they grow and mature.  There are a variety of professionals who provide subtly different types of support and treatment to children struggling with mental health issues. Folks most often use the three terms used to refer to these mental health professionals interchangeably: therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists.  While all these professionals work to support children's mental health, the roles and responsibilities [...]