Occupational
Therapy

Occupational Therapy (OT) uses the occupation of play to promote the development of fine motor, gross motor, visual motor integration, sensory processing, and self care skills.

"It's a good day to PLAY!"

Motor Development

Motor development refers to the progression of physical skills and abilities in children as they grow. It encompasses both gross motor skills, which involve larger movements like crawling and walking, and fine motor skills, which involve actions such as grasping and manipulating objects, handwriting, and cutting tasks.

Sensory Processing

Sensory processing skills include a child's ability to take in information from sight, sounds, taste, touch, smell, body awareness, motion and balance, and internal body signals.

Visual Motor Integration

Visual motor integration refers to the ability to coordinate visual perception with motor actions. It involves the integration of visual information and physical movement, allowing individuals to perform tasks that require both sight and movement, such as writing, catching a ball, or navigating through space.

Self Care

Self-care skills encompass daily living activities, including dressing, eating, using the restroom, brushing teeth, and other routine tasks.

What does OT do for a child?

Occupational therapy takes a holistic approach to assess the child, identifying the skills they require to accomplish both necessary and desired tasks. An intervention plan is then created, integrating the child's interests and play preferences to foster the skill development needed for these tasks.

What does an occupational therapy session look like?

Our therapists use a neuro affirming, child- centered approach to incorporate movement, visual skills, communication, and play to achieve specific goals.

Occupational Therapy