supporting growth through play
occupational therapy in action
WHAT I DO
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WHAT DOES OT WORK ON?
Occupational therapy helps kids develop the skills they need to navigate daily life with confidence. From building strong motor skills and learning self-care routines to enhancing cognitive and emotional growth and processing sensory information, OT supports children in becoming more independent and successful in their everyday activities.
Let’s break it down!
MOTOR SKILLS
OT helps kids develop the strength, coordination, and control needed for everyday tasks. This includes:
ā Fine Motor Skills – Holding a pencil, using scissors, buttoning clothes
ā Gross Motor Skills – Jumping, balancing, core strength, coordination
ā Visual Motor Skills – Eye-hand coordination, copying shapes, tracking objects
ā Bilateral Coordination – Using both hands together (tying shoes, catching a ball)
self-care skills
Mastering daily tasks builds confidence! OT supports:
ā Dressing & Fasteners – Zippers, buttons, tying shoes
ā Feeding & Utensil Use – Holding a spoon, opening snack packages
ā Toileting & Hygiene – Handwashing, brushing teeth, bathroom independence
ā Daily Routines – Following schedules, transitioning between activities
cognitive & emotional
These skills help children focus, regulate emotions, and engage in learning:
ā Attention to Task – Staying focused, following multi-step directions
ā Task Avoidance – Understanding why kids resist activities & how to help
ā Emotional Regulation – Managing frustration, handling big feelings
ā Executive Functioning – Planning, organizing, problem-solving
sensory integration
OT helps kids process and respond to sensory input in a way that feels comfortable and organized:
ā Tactile Processing – Handling different textures, messy play, clothing sensitivities
ā Vestibular & Balance – Swinging, spinning, jumping without dizziness
ā Proprioception – Knowing where their body is in space (heavy work, deep pressure)
ā Auditory & Visual Processing – Filtering sounds, recognizing letters, avoiding overstimulation
