Somatic symptom disorders are a group of disorders, all of which fit the definition of physical symptoms similar to those observed in physical disease or injury for which there is no identifiable physical cause. As such, they are a diagnosis of exclusion.
Occupational therapists use special equipment to help children with developmental disabilities. Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
Occupational therapists can help prevent or delay the sorts of problems that can keep your child from being able to perform activities that children normally can do at certain ages and levels of development. We specialize in using occupational therapy to help children recover from trauma to the arm and hand.