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February 23, 2022

Occupational Therapy Can Help Children with ADHD

ADHD in Children

ADHD is a brain-based disorder that impacts a child’s everyday activities at home and at school. There are three different types of ADHD: inattentive presentation (previously called ADD), hyperactive- impulsive presentation, and combined presentation.

Many children with ADHD struggle with:

Impulsive behaviors
Sensory processing challenges
Following routines
Completing self-help skills
Coordination
Handwriting
Organizational skills.

Occupational therapy can assist with learning coping skills that can assist with:

Decreasing impulsivity
Improving sensory processing
Learning self-help skills
Improving overall coordination
Improving handwriting
Improving organizational skills

Katy R, OTR

Katy is an Occupational Therapist at Curative New Berlin Therapies.

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