Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Why Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
Our pediatric occupational therapists help children develop the skills they need to thrive in daily life. Whether it’s learning to tie their shoes, staying focused in class, or navigating social interactions, our experienced therapists at TOTS are here to guide and support your child every step of the way.
What Is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
Pediatric occupational therapy helps children gain the skills they need to handle everyday activities. Our expert therapists work on a wide range of abilities that support a child’s independence and success at home, in school, and in the community. Occupational therapy can help your child overcome their challenges, reach key milestones, and realize their full potential.
What Can Your Child Learn in Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy addresses a wide variety of skills to support your child’s development. Some of the key areas we work on include:
Fine Motor Skills
We can help your child develop the strength and dexterity needed for tasks like handwriting, buttoning clothing, and using utensils.
Sensory Processing Skills
If your child struggles to process sensory information like sounds, textures, or movements, we can help them regulate their responses so they can feel more comfortable and focused in any environment.
Emotional & Behavioral Regulation
We can teach your child strategies to help them stay calm, focused, and in control when they struggle with big emotions or behaviors.
Social Skills
We can help your child build confidence and develop the social skills they need to make friends like learning how to share, take turns, and communicate effectively with others.
Cognitive Skills
We can help your child build key skills like problem solving, attention, memory, planning, and more that empower them to handle learning and everyday tasks more easily.
Feeding Skills
If your child has difficulty chewing or managing textures and tastes, we can help them overcome these challenges so they can eat safely and confidently.
Specialized Equipment We Use in Occupational Therapy
At TOTS, we combine expert care with specialized equipment to help children achieve lasting progress. Some of our equipment includes:
Interactive Metronome
A training system that improves focus, coordination, and timing to improve motor planning and thinking skills.
Therapeutic Listening
Specially designed music programs used to improve sensory integration, attention, and emotional regulation.
Universal Exercise Unit (UEU)
A versatile therapy system that supports strength training, range of motion, and functional movement exercises.
Sensory Gym
A fun, engaging space where children can work on sensory processing, motor skills, and emotional regulation through climbing, swinging, and other activities.
What if My Child Needs More Focused Support?
For children who need extra support, we offer intensive pediatric occupational therapy. This program provides more frequent and focused sessions to help your child make significant progress in a shorter amount of time. Learn more about our intensive pediatric therapy program and how it could benefit your child.
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Reach Out Today to Get Started
If you’re ready to help your child build their skills for success in every area of life, we’re here to support you. Call us at any of our four locations or fill out our online contact form to schedule an evaluation today. Let’s work together to help your child thrive!
