Occupational therapy helps people take part in the activities, called occupations, that bring meaning and purpose to their lives. These are the everyday things that support our health, happiness, and growth.

For children, that might look like playing, learning, eating, moving, and building relationships.

Pediatric occupational therapy is all about helping kids thrive at every stage of development. Support doesn’t need to wait until there is a problem or delay. OT can meet your child right where they are and help them move forward with confidence.

If you think of your pediatrician as a partner in your child’s health, you can think of your occupational therapist as a partner in your child’s development. While your pediatrician might answer when something should happen, like when to start solid foods, your OT helps with how to make it happen. We look at things like how your child can sit comfortably, what textures to start with, which spoon to use, and how to make the experience positive and successful.

Occupational therapists also have special training in sensory processing, helping children understand and respond to the world around them in ways that support learning, play, and daily routines.