Play Matters Occupational Therapy

As Pediatric Occupational Therapists, we help children engage, participate, socialize through playing and learning. In the process, they gain confidence and a sense of independence. Behavior, appropriate or inappropriate, builds upon the sensory systems.

Playmatters OT helps encourage development through the practice of everyday activities using play to motivate your child. The overall goal of OT is to help your child increase their participation in and gain independence with the daily activities that are challenging for them. This State of the Science article seeks to increase awareness regarding the occupational therapy professions contributions and to situate those contributions within the larger body of literature on play while also promoting further study of play as an occupation.

PlayMatters is an Occupational Therapy Clinic specializing in serving families and children with Sensory Processing disorders. A childs job is to play and to learn. Our practice is science-based and research driven, but we also believe we get better results by nurturing personal relationships and emotional connections.

You may be here because someone referred you to us. A teacher. A school counselor.

Or maybe a friend. The article discusses the significance of play within the context of occupational therapy, highlighting its role as a fundamental occupation for children. Lynch and Moore emphasize the therapeutic value of play in promoting holistic well-being and enhancing engagement in meaningful activities.

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists practice guideline Occupational therapy and play (RCOT, 2023) brings together evidence from within occupational therapy about what we mean and understand by play as it relates to all children and young people. Find a Location Play Matters, Pediatric Occupational Therapy has 1 locations, listed below. *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country.

With a passion for pediatric occupational therapy, Hannah has been dedicated to supporting children since 2019, working across various pediatric settings. She believes in creating a fun, uplifting, and supportive environment that empowers children to be their authentic selves. One of PLAYmatters most important roles is building a supportive relationship with a child.

By encouraging a child to open up through the language of play, we can assess a childs situation by observing how they interact and engage in play activities. The benefits of play are immense.