Occupational Therapy: The Key to Timely Interventions for Child Growth and Flourishing
Occupational Therapy: The Key to Timely Interventions for Child Growth and Flourishing
Dr. Houshang Mirzaei, Head of the Occupational Therapy Department at the university, coinciding with National Children's Day, considered timely interventions and support for families to be the main mission of occupational therapy and emphasized its importance in the path of development and the formation of an independent and efficient personality in children.
According to the university's web correspondent, the text of the message is as follows: The birth of every child is a sign of life and a divine blessing; it is as if with the arrival of each human being, the world is born anew. We can observe the manifestation of life and its continuation in the moments of children's growth and flourishing.
Dr. Mirzaei, referring to the sensitivity of developmental stages, said: Children are independent beings yet affected by the environment, requiring special support along all physical, cognitive, emotional, and mental paths. Therefore, our responsibility toward them is undeniable.
He also emphasized the importance of a systematic view of the developmental process and added: Child development is not merely a biological process, but a complex interaction between their internal capacities and environmental stimuli. Paying attention to this interaction requires a precise understanding of the child's sensory, motor, and cognitive needs during the sensitive period of growth so that we can provide a platform in which their potential capacities are transformed into functional and social capabilities.
Dr. Mirzaei, emphasizing the special status of the field of occupational therapy in this path, noted: The mission of occupational therapists on National Children's Day is to play a key role in supporting families and providing timely interventions. Our focus is on creating safe environments for growth, providing necessary adaptations, and supporting the child as an independent being to explore the world and develop a strong personality.
Concluding by recalling the importance of this day, he said: National Children's Day
reminds us of our responsibility to walk hand in hand with children; even small actions, from creating a smile to joining simple games, can help them feel present
and enjoy life.
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