Child, Occupational Therapy, and Social Media

Child, Occupational Therapy, and Social Media
Who is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist?
What is it Like to be a Pediatric Occupational Therapist?
Why Did I Want to Do This?
What Will We Do?
We Aimed for an Interactive Process

Pediatric occupational therapists work to improve children's quality of life and help them lead more independent lives.

Who is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist?

Pediatric occupational therapists are healthcare professionals who support children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. These specialists use specific techniques to help children overcome challenges they face in their daily lives.

They offer a wide range of services to enhance the well-being of children. These services include fine motor skills, sensory integration therapy, gross motor skills, participation in daily activities, social interaction, peer relationships, and support in family and school environments. Considering the unique needs of each child, they create individualized therapy plans and strive to maximize the potential of children.

What is it Like to be a Pediatric Occupational Therapist?

Being a pediatric occupational therapist is a profession that requires patience, empathy, and passion. These professionals continuously receive education and keep up with current research to positively impact children's lives. Additionally, being creative and flexible when working with children is important because each child's needs are different, and therapy plans should be tailored accordingly.

In this text, I aimed to introduce you to pediatric occupational therapy and discuss a topic that is even more new and important to me.

High-Quality Activity Content for Children on Social Media

Why Did I Want to Do This?

With the increasing number of content creator parents on social media, we see both useful and misleading content.

As a therapist, this situation bothers me and many other professionals I interact with.

One of the reasons for taking this step is to deliver quality content to families and bring some regulation to this chaotic environment.

What Will We Do?

Within our professional boundaries, we aim to provide quality and enjoyable activities that support normal development in children.

We are creating game and activity recommendations for children based on various developmental areas.

In this project, we will provide ideas for much more enjoyable and productive games and activities that you can create with your child in their natural environment, your home.