Does occupational therapy help ADHD?

Questions about the child's level of activity arise and when this high level of activity begins to interfere with daily life, professional help is often sought. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. read more

An occupational therapist, or "OT," helps kids with ADHD improve certain skills, such as: Organization. Physical coordination. Ability to do everyday tasks -- such as take a shower, organize their backpack, or make their bed -- quickly and well. Control their "energy" levels, hyperactivity, etc. read more

“It takes a village to help an individual with ADHD.” OT is an integral part of your ADHD team. Occupational Therapy does help individuals with ADHD. Especially, if they work together with the parents, teachers, counselors, physicians, psychologists, speech therapists and other professionals that are needed to address any issues related to the ADHD. read more