Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Children may sometimes present with developmental delays, movement milestone delays, and/or sensory processing sensitivities. RISE Pediatric Therapies (RPT) offers the tools and services you need to support your child in reaching age-appropriate OT developmental milestones. We offer in-home and community early intervention services for children and families, as well as therapy clinics for developmental disabilities (TDD). We serve Mesa, Surprise, Tucson, and their surrounding areas in Arizona. Contact us at (480) 295-4925 for more information or get started now.
Consider Pediatric OT for Improved Fine Motor Skills
At RISE Pediatric Therapies, we use a play-based model in conjunction with a family-centered approach to work on meeting the following milestones, which can help your child academically and with everyday skills too:
Eye-Hand Coordination
Fine Motor Skills
Pre-Writing Skills
Sensory Processing
Cognitive Skills
Self-Care
Feeding Skills
Hand Function
Not sure if your child needs help? One way to decide is to assess if a skill or a delay in that skill is affecting your child’s activities, daily routines, or development. If you believe it is, RISE Pediatric Therapies can address it in our therapy services. Children respond well to therapy as we model general play skills and messy play with them.
Pediatric Feeding Therapy
If you suspect a delay in your child’s feeding skills, our professional feeding therapist can evaluate your child. Feeding therapy can help them catch up to age-appropriate milestones and give them confidence in this everyday activity.
- We’ll assess your child’s oral structure and oral motor skills to determine if they can support the capability to consume both solids and liquids.
- To make sure your child is safe for oral eating, we’ll evaluate their feeding position, behavior, and oral movements.
- If necessary, and with physician clearance, we can conduct safe oral trials to develop alternate methods of eating and facilitate a positive relationship with food.
Red Flags
Sensory Feeding Red Flags
Wondering if your child would benefit from feeding therapy? Read the following list and see how many apply to your child.
- have difficulty with weight gain/loss?
- demonstrate arching/crying at meals?
- demonstrate gagging, choking, or coughing during meals?
- experience frequent vomiting?
- graze throughout the day (eating every 1-1 ½ hours)?
- avoid all foods from a specific texture or nutritional food group?
- accept less than 20 foods consistently?
- have difficulty transitioning to purees by 10 months of age?
- have difficulty accepting solids by 12 months of age?
- have difficulty transitioning from breast/bottle to a cup by 16 months of age?
- have difficulty weaning off baby food by 16 months of age?
- demonstrate “meltdowns” at meals where it feels like you are fighting about food?
Our pediatric OT clinic can address any areas of concern you may have.
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Our Services
Early Intervention for Birth to Age 3
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Developmental Special Instruction
- Service Coordination
- Caregiver & Parent Coaching
Therapy for Developmental Disabilities (TDD)
RISE Pediatric Therapies can also assist with psychological evaluations and therapy, as well as provide social work services for families needing support or dealing with trauma or crisis. For more information, contact us.
Why Choose Us
Experienced and highly trained therapists.
Compassionate, family-oriented care and caregiver training.
Exceptional personalized programs designed by your child’s coordinated care team.
Professional systems of support for growth and achievement.
Routine-based therapy to create a fun, engaging environment where your child can learn.
Occupational Support Solutions
If you’re at a loss about how to address fine motor skill deficits or sensory processing issues with your child, allow RISE Pediatric Therapies to assist. An occupational therapist will help your child develop the skills needed to confidently tackle school work and participate in the daily tasks of life. We offer in-home and community early intervention services for children and their families, as well as clinics for TDD. We serve Mesa, Surprise, Tucson, and their surrounding areas in Arizona, including Chandler, Phoenix, and Glendale. Our TDD clinics are conveniently located in Mesa and Surprise. Contact us at (480) 295-4925 for more information or get started now.