Occupational Therapy

Pediatric occupational therapy helps children succeed at the "jobs" of childhood, including play, self-care, school performance, and social interactions. Using activities that seem like play to children, occupational therapy provides challenging activities designed to improve fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, feeding, sensory processing, and social-emotional skills that children need in their daily lives to become more independent in functional activities.

Self Care

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Coordination

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Sensory Processing Skills

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Social Emotional Skills

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Occupational Therapy

Self Care ✳︎ Coordination ✳︎ Sensory Processing Skills ✳︎ Social Emotional Skills ✳︎ Occupational Therapy

Learn more about Occupational Therapy

  • Children who may benefit from occupational therapy typically have challenges with:

    • Play / Socialization

    • Motor development due to developmental delays

    • Poor coordination and motor planning

    • Feeding and oral motor skills

    • Cognitive development

    • Visual processing skills

    • Sensory processing

    • Self-regulation

    • Social and emotional skills

    • Emotional-regulation

    • Social participation

    • Executive functioning skills- organization, attention, working memory, planning, prioritization, impulse control, and other skills

    • Fine and gross motor skills

    • Safety in the home and community

    Therapy sessions are often play-based and engaging, allowing children to practice new skills while having fun and building confidence.

  • Not only is Occupational therapy helpful for daily tasks for children to grow independent, but it also improves motor skills and gross motor skills in children with sensory processing disorders. These motor skills include handwriting, cutting with scissors, throwing/catching a ball, buttoning/zipping clothing, and hand-eye coordination. According to sources, when it comes to sensory processing disorders, Occupational therapy can help children learn how to respond to sensory experiences in a more comfortable and regulated way by helping with emotion regulation, attention span, and comfort in a structured environment, such as a classroom.

Hear from one of our families…

“Better Beginnings has been such a blessing to our family since 2018. Watching both Bodhi and Emi grow through OT, Speech, and now Aquatic therapy has meant so much to me. The therapists are not only knowledgeable, but they also genuinely care and connect with the kids in such a special way. They’ve supported us through challenges and celebrated every milestone alongside us. I truly don’t know where we would be without them."

-Jessica Watters

You Are Not Alone

Many families worry about developmental delays, but they are more common than people realize. Research shows that about 1 in 6 children in the United States has a developmental delay or disability, including challenges with speech, motor skills, or learning. The good news is that early support can make a powerful difference.

Let’s do the Beginnings together…

If you have concerns about your child’s development, our team is here to help guide you through the process with care and encouragement. Together, we can help your child grow, gain confidence, and reach new milestones.

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If you have questions about getting started, please contact us at 864-591-3484.