What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need to participate in everyday activities with confidence and independence. For children, these “occupations” include playing, learning, interacting with others, and completing daily routines like dressing, eating, and self-care. Occupational therapy focuses on building the foundational skills that support these activities, including fine motor skills, coordination, sensory processing, attention, and regulation.
What We Do:
Occupational therapy can support children who are experiencing challenges with:
-
Fine motor skills (e.g., grasping, cutting, writing, manipulating small objects)
-
Hand strength, coordination, and endurance for tasks
-
Sensory processing and regulation (e.g., sensitivity to sounds, textures, movement)
-
Attention, focus, and body awareness
-
Motor planning and coordination for everyday activities
-
Self-care skills (e.g., dressing, feeding, hygiene, independence in routines)
Signs Your Child May Benefit:
You might consider an occupational therapy evaluation if your child:
-
Has difficulty with handwriting, coloring, or using utensils
-
Appears clumsy, uncoordinated, or avoids physical activities
-
Seeks out or avoids certain sensory experiences (e.g., touch, movement, noise)
-
Has trouble sitting still, focusing, or regulating their energy level
-
Becomes easily frustrated with tasks that require fine motor skills
-
Needs extra support with dressing, feeding, or other daily routines
Click here to view developmental milestones by age.