Occupational Therapy uses purposeful activity to facilitate independence and functioning in children suffering from injury, disability or chronic illness. At St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children the focus is on development of movement as it relates to upper extremity/fine motor skills, perceptual and sensorimotor abilities, self-care and social skills.

The therapists offer:

• Development/neonatal evaluation/treatment
• Upper extremity evaluation/treatment (muscle testing, strengthening, re-education, coordination training, range of motion)
• Perceptual/sensorimotor assessment and interventions
• Self-Care assessment/treatment (feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, functional communication and mobility skills)
• Splint fabrication and assistive devices to promote independence
• Scar management

Children who may benefit from occupational therapy includes those

with the following problems: 

• Cerebral Palsy
• Burns/Scars
• Hand Injuries
• Learning Disabilities
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Neurological Disorders
• Sensorimotor/Perceptual Dysfunction
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Juvenile Arthritis
• Developmental Delay
• Failure to Thrive
• Feeding Problems
• Autism

Specialty programs include:

• Spasticity
• Hematology
• Neonatal Follow-Up
• Plastic Surgery

Appointments:

215-427-5494

Office Hours:

8:15 am to 4:30 pm

Monday-Friday

Outpatient and Inpatient Services are provided upon physician referral.