If your child is experiencing three or more items on this checklist, occupational therapy services may be helpful.

If your child is experiencing three or more items on this checklist, occupational therapy services may be helpful.

My child:

• Finds it hard to focus attention or is over-focused and unable to shift to the next task
• Hangs on people or furniture or props to support self
• Jumps from one activity to another
• Can’t work with background noise
• Gets frustrated when trying to find objects in competing background, e.g., a cluttered drawer or messy room
• Craves movement, is always on the go, has difficulty sitting still, is fidgety
• Fearful of movement, reluctant to participate in play activities
• Is a picky eater
• Touches people and objects to the point of irritation
• Avoids getting messy
• Leaves clothing twisted on body
• Tires easily, seems weaker than others of same age
• Cries easily, is stubborn and uncooperative
• Dislikes handwriting
• Exhibits poor pencil pressure, breaks pencils and Crayons frequently