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4.7 stars | 19 reviews
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4.7 stars | 19 reviews
The Center of Developmental Pediatrics is where superheroes are created! We are dedicated to helping children reach their full potential through a wide range of occupational therapy services. Our holistic approach addresses various developmental difficulties, ensuring each child receives personalized therapy tailored to their unique needs, supporting growth and success in all areas of their life. Explore our specialized services and reach out to schedule your initial evaluation at our Katy location or Houston location today!
Get In TouchDeveloping fine motor skills is crucial for a child's ability to perform everyday tasks such as writing, buttoning clothes, and using utensils. Our therapy focuses on improving hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and precision. Through engaging activities and exercises, we help children strengthen their fine motor control, making it easier for them to perform tasks requiring detailed movements and enhance their independence and confidence.
Gross motor skills are essential for movement and physical coordination. We work on enhancing strength, balance, and coordination through fun and engaging activities such as obstacle courses, climbing, and ball games. These activities are designed to improve a child's ability to walk, run, jump, and participate in physical play, promoting overall health, physical fitness, and self-esteem.
Visual-perceptual and visual-motor skills are vital for reading, writing, and other academic tasks. Our therapists use specialized techniques and tools to improve a child’s ability to process and interpret visual information. These include activities to enhance visual tracking, visual discrimination, and hand-eye coordination, which are crucial for successful learning and academic performance.
Daily tasks such as dressing, grooming, and eating are key to a child's independence. We help children develop these skills through targeted interventions that break down each task into manageable steps. By practicing these skills in a supportive environment, children learn to perform daily activities with confidence and ease, fostering greater independence and self-sufficiency.
Sensory processing skills enable children to respond appropriately to sensory stimuli. Our therapy addresses sensory processing disorders by helping children learn to manage and respond to sensory input effectively. Use utilize activities that regulate sensory input, reduce sensory overload, and improve sensory integration, enabling children to focus better, stay calm, and engage in various environments comfortably.
Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) are designed to improve brain function and sensory integration through auditory training. We incorporate iLs into our therapy to enhance attention, memory, and motor coordination. This evidence-based approach uses music and movement to stimulate the brain, supporting overall cognitive and sensory development and making learning more accessible and enjoyable for children.
Handwriting and academic skills prepare your child for school success. Our therapists work on improving handwriting, spelling, and overall academic performance through structured activities and exercises that focus on fine motor control, visual-motor integration, and cognitive skills. By addressing these areas, we help children develop the necessary skills to succeed in school and build a strong foundation for future academic achievements.
Effective communication between parents and professionals is critical to a child's success. We provide guidance and support to parents, helping them understand their child's needs and how to advocate for them. Our therapists also collaborate with teachers, physicians, and other professionals to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to each child's care. By fostering open and effective communication, we create a strong support network that promotes the child's development and well-being.