Our occupational therapists help kids and teens build independence, engage in meaningful activities, and gain confidence.
Pediatric mental health OT provides the practical tools and strategies for children to manage their emotions, navigate social situations, and execute tasks in their daily lives whether at home, school, or in the community.
We specialize in working with children and teens, ages 2 and up:
•Neurodivergent (Autistic and ADHDer) children and teens
•Children who have socioemotional challenges that impact their daily lives
•Toddlers and preschoolers to support optimal early childhood development
Occupational Therapy for Kids
Our OTs compassionate, action-oriented approach addresses common issues that interfere with daily life, including:
Executive function challenges
Sensory processing differences
Emotional dysregulation
Fine motor challenges
Low-self esteem
Our OTs work collaboratively with you and your child to:
Develop executive functioning skills (e.g., attention, organization, initiation) to enhance school participation
Enhance emotional regulation
Establish and maintain healthy routines
Increase independence in daily activities such as dressing, brushing teeth, and showering
Create and adapt sensory-friendly environments
Integrate sensory strategies into daily routines
Improve fine motor skills
Boost meaningful social and play skills (e.g., taking turns, sharing, expressing emotions)
Build self-confidence
Improve understanding of their diagnosis and develop self-advocacy skills
Support the exploration of personal interests and encourage engagement in meaningful activities for personal growth