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Paediatric occupational therapy

  • Service
  • Helsinki
  • Public service

Our goal is to identify development and learning problems as early as possible. We prevent and reduce the escalation of the problems.

During the assessment visit, we will map the child’s development areas such as motor coordination, visual perception and processing of sensory information.

In most cases, the child is referred to occupational therapy when issues requiring further examination ...

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To whom and on what terms

Requires a referral.

The service is intended for residents of Helsinki.

Background information

Occupational therapy is medical rehabilitation, the purpose of which is to improve and maintain the patient's functional capacity. For example, an occupational therapist may introduce the customer to different assistive devices that make coping with everyday situations easier and propose changes in the customer’s home. Occupational therapy may be provided individually or for groups.

The service is provided by

City of Helsinki

Responsible for the service

City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Updated: 18/3/2024