The Rotary Club of
Little Falls #4843

Wendy Mucica - Occupational Therapy - June 26th 2013



Occupational therapy, often abbreviated OT, is the use of treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of patients with a physical, mental or developmental condition. Wenday said that "Therapy is not about money, it is about helping others to be the best they can be".

The work Wendy carries out involves infants, toddlers, children, and youth and their families in a variety of settings within a school, to assist children and their caregivers to build skills that enable them to participate in meaningful occupations. Beyond motor related skills, she also addresses the psychosocial needs of the children and youth to enable them to participate in meaningful life events. These occupations may include: normal growth and development, feeding, play, social skills, and education.

Occupational therapy with Children and Youth may take a variety of forms:

Promoting a wellness program in schools to prevent childhood obesity
Facilitating hand writing development in school-aged children
Promoting functional skills for living in children with developmental disabilities
Providing individualized treatment for sensory processing difficulties
Addressing psychosocial needs of a child and teaching effective coping strategies

 

Pictured from left to right are Dr. Wadhere, David Keyser, Mena Cerrone,
Wendy Mucica and Darryl Harrington