How We Can Help
Our occupational therapy services are designed to help children build the skills they need to participate confidently at home, school, and in the community.
Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills support a child’s ability to use their hands for everyday tasks such as writing, dressing, and manipulating small objects. Therapy focuses on strengthening hand muscles and improving coordination for daily activities and school tasks.
- Hand strength and endurance
- In-hand manipulation and dexterity
- Scissor skills
- Pinch and grasp patterns
- Bilateral coordination
Handwriting Support
Occupational therapy helps children develop the foundational skills needed for comfortable, efficient handwriting so they can keep up with classroom demands and express themselves confidently.
- Letter formation and legibility
- Pencil grasp and positioning
- Spacing, sizing and alignment
- Writing endurance and speed
- Visual-motor integration
Motor Coordination
Therapy supports the development of balance, body awareness and movement coordination needed for play, sports and everyday activities.
- Balance and stability
- Motor planning and sequencing
- Body awareness
- Hand-eye coordination
- Participation in sports and playground activities
Executive Function
Executive function skills help children stay organized, remember instructions and complete tasks independently using practical everyday strategies.
- Task initiation and follow-through
- Planning and organization
- Flexible thinking
- Working memory and attention
- Problem-solving skills
Emotional Regulation
Children learn to understand their emotions, build confidence and develop practical coping strategies that support success in everyday life.
- Understanding emotions
- Recognizing body signals
- Calming and coping strategies
- Managing frustration and transitions
- Building resilience and confidence
Feeding & Picky Eating
Feeding therapy helps children become more comfortable with food through positive experiences, sensory exploration and gradual exposure.
- Food exploration
- Expanding accepted foods
- Oral motor skills
- Positive mealtime routines
- Reducing stress around meals
Sensory Processing (Consultation Only)
Occupational therapy helps children understand their sensory needs and develop strategies that improve comfort, regulation and participation throughout the day.
- Sensory regulation strategies
- Sensitivity to sounds, textures and movement
- Attention and alertness for learning
- Supports for home and school
Self-Help Skills Support
Occupational therapy helps children build the everyday self-care skills needed for greater independence, confidence, and participation at home, school, and in the community.
- Dressing skills such as zippers, buttons, socks, and shoes
- Toileting routines and hygiene
- Brushing teeth, washing hands, and grooming tasks
- Using utensils and mealtime independence