Infant Occupational Therapy

Infant Occupational Therapy

Infant Occupational Therapy helps infants with developmental delays or disabilities achieve important milestones. Learn more about its benefits and techniques.

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By Nate Lacson on Jun 16, 2025.

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If a child is experiencing delays in developmental milestones, struggles with motor skills, has sensory processing issues, or faces challenges in social interactions and behavior, they may benefit from occupational therapy.

An infant may need an occupational therapist to address developmental delays, improve motor skills, support feeding and sensory processing, and enhance overall growth and development.

Children can start occupational therapy as early as infancy if developmental delays or challenges are identified. Occupational therapists are trained to work with infants to address issues related to motor skills, sensory processing, and overall development.

The duration of occupational therapy for infants varies depending on the child's individual needs and progress. Some infants may require only a few months of therapy to achieve their goals, while others may benefit from ongoing support throughout their early years.