Apart from ADHD other common problem is when children have autism that result in delayed improvement while holistic senses then become irrelevant. However,they can be treated by occupational therapy. It supports the sense in children which help them concentrate and be able to use some senses faster.

Signs when your children require “Occupational Therapist”

• • It is difficult for them to grasp a small object such as button or buttoning up .

• • Behaving inappropriately such as pushing others or kicking others without reason.

• • Sensing something in the body disorderly for example accidentally hit someone by walking or writing with intensive force of holding pen while writing etc.

• • It is difficult to act or move their body

• • Having fear while playing on plaything that make their feet higher from the ground.

• • Having more movement, being energetic and love touching things around such as furniture.

• • Being sensitive to light and sound including scent and taste .

• • Show signs of pain or injury extremely and barely feel pain from that injury.

• • Avoid being touched on the face and mouth.

• • Love playing with the same toys repeatedly and have no change in the way of playing.

• • Being clumsy and careless miss doing something often.

• • Being fear of starting doing things on their own wait for someone to order them.

• • The use of the left and right side of the body are irrelevant for example tying shoe or drawing line using pencil and ruler.

• • Jumping or hitting themselves

• • There is a problem with writing both from board or book.

• • Using two hands and be uncomfortable using both sides.

• • There is confusion in the left or right directions.

• There is confusion in numbers alphabet and listening.

The Benefits that Children Can Receive from Therapy

• • The brain is fully developed and work effectively.

• • Muscular development is aligned with age.

• • Encourage good behavior in children who have developmental delays such as reading and writing.

• • Adjust the behavior of children with autism and ADHD.

• • Improve their eyes moving and hands to make them comfortable moving their body.

• • Helping children become more reasonable, humble and confidence in themselves.

• Being Able to organize Their Body

The problem of sensory system in children requires this type of treatment if your children or kids in a house is encountering such a problem please immediately consult pediatrician for a suitable remedy.

Dr. Sunida Sophonnarin
Pediatric Center Phyathai 1 Hospital
โรงพยาบาลพญาไท 1
Tel. +66-2640-1111 ext. 3111-3112