For instance, some tasks may involve using crayons and blocks, providing information about your child's perceptual skills and hand-eye coordination. If hand-eye coordination indicates a problem, they may recommend an evaluation from a pediatric ophthalmologist to rule out a vision problem. Hospital occupational therapists will determine your child's activities in regular sessions at home and welcome communication with his personal occupational therapist. If your child has not received occupational therapy before the team evaluation date, a routine occupational therapy program may be recommended. Physical Therapists Physical therapists assess your child's current therapy program, movement and equipment.
Spasticity often limits movement in children with cerebral palsy.
Physical therapists will observe your child's movement and guide their arms and legs through the range of motion. If your child uses braces, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs or other devices, please bring them during the evaluation. Physical therapists will determine their appropriateness. They also may make other suggestions to make activities of daily living easier. As with occupational therapy, a note from your child's regular physical therapist about current therapy and goals will help MCG's team tailor the treatment.