When your child might need to be referred to Occupational therapy.
- If your child is only using one hand to complete tasks.
- If your child is not being able to move/open one hand/arm.
- If your child is uncoordinated or displays jerky movements during activities
- If your child is over or under-shooting the intended object when reaching.
- If your child is not using the appropriate force to complete a task (too rough/gentle).
- If your child has fisted hands past 6 months.
- If your child is not bringing hands to midline by 10 months of age.
- If your child is not releasing an object deliberately by 12 months of age.
- If your child is not able to feed themselves with their fingers or with a spoon by 12 months of age.
- If your child is not scribbling on paper by 15 months of age.
- If your child is not imitating writing lines by 26 months of age.
- If your child is not using scissors by 30 months of age.
- If your child is not able to dress themselves by 4 years of age.
- If your child has difficulty engaging in this tactile play.
- If your child is constantly in motion.
- If your child is fearful of movement.
- If your child covers their ears to avoid sounds.
- If your child likes to crash into or push, objects, furniture, and other people.