Autism Frisco, McKinney, Allen and Plano, TX

Dr. Reddy is confident and well organized. His staff is equally confident and are very helpful. I would recommend his services for any type of therapy you may need.

– Ron W.

How Pediatric Therapy can Benefit Children with Autism 

Working with a pediatric physical therapist can help your child with autism to develop many skills required for daily life. Sometimes referred to as “occupational therapy,” this type of physical therapy focuses on sensory and neuromotor skills to help children become more functional and independent. Children on the autism spectrum face a range of challenges in school and daily life. If you’d like to know more about how pediatric physical therapy can potentially help your child on the spectrum, stop by or give Therapy Fit Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX a call to schedule an appointment.

Goals of Pediatric Therapy

A pediatric physical therapist will work with your autistic child to help them learn, grow, play and enjoy life to the fullest. On a “micro” level, occupational therapy will help your child to develop fine and gross motor tasks. At the “macro” level, the goal is to help them transition into adulthood so they can live an independent life. Sometimes therapy will just involve playful tasks such as jumping, dancing or climbing. At other times, it will focus on specific tasks like buttoning a shirt, feeding, holding a crayon or pencil correctly for writing, or getting dressed. As the parent, you’ll be given helpful guidelines and tasks to work on with your child at home. Your role in your child’s therapy is obviously even more important than that of the physical therapist.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy

Physical therapy sessions will usually last only 20 to 30 minutes for younger children. As they get older, sessions can be extended up to an hour. Your therapist will work with you to develop strategies to help your child build important skills such as grooming (brushing teeth, combing hair, etc.), feeding (using utensils and napkins properly), and dressing independently, as well as improving social skills, fine motor skills and visual perception skills. Guided strategies that you can use at home and at your child’s school will also be provided. Strategies will be adjusted over time as your child learns new skills and is able to function more independently.

Pediatric physical therapy can help your child develop to their fullest potential. Sessions with a physical therapist at our facility are safe, friendly, and encouraging. Therapy Fit provides you with a specialized treatment that will give you permanent relief from all your pain and injuries. If you’d like to schedule an appointment for an evaluation or begin therapy for your child on the autism spectrum, contact us at Therapy Fit Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX, also servicing surrounding areas such as McKinney, Allen, and Plano, TX, to get the process started.