Occupational therapy for children
- Service
- 10 municipalities
- Public service
Occupational therapy for children is part of the family centre’s services.
The aim of evaluating occupational therapy for children is to detect and identify factors that enable and hinder the child’s ability to function. The aim of occupational therapy is to support your child’s development and provide your family with ways to strengthen the child’s skills in participating in activities import ...
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To whom and on what terms
Children under the age of 18 are entitled to the service. An assessment or referral from a social or health care professional or an early childhood education special-needs teacher is required to receive the service. The need for a referral varies between municipalities. If you are concerned about your child’s development, bring the matter up with the maternity and child health clinic, your child’s day care provider or school health care. In some municipalities, occupational therapists also provide telephone guidance to parents/guardians without a referral.