Supporting Your Child’s Sensory & Motor Development
Our occupational therapy team collaborates with the child, family, and other professionals to build upon a child’s strengths in sensory processing, motor coordination, executive functioning, and independence in daily routines. We focus on realistic strategies to promote enjoyment, regulation, and meaningful participation.
Sensory Regulation & Support
- Building awareness of body signals, energy levels, and sensory needs
- Creating personalized toolkits for comfort in new and familiar sensory experiences
- Navigating sensitive moments and transitions with trusted adults
- Identifying and modifying environments to promote regulation and attention
- Understanding and responding to internal signals (interoception) like hunger or bathroom needs
Fine Motor, Visual Motor, Visual Perceptual, & Gross Motor Development
- Developing fine, gross, and two-handed coordination through play
- Strengthening hand skills for writing, cutting, and utensil use
- Building motor planning, endurance, and body awareness
- Adapting activities for graded participation in valued tasks
Toileting, Dressing, Self-Care, & Sleep Hygiene
- Supporting independence with dressing, toileting, and hygiene routines
- Learning techniques for fasteners, tying shoes, and coordinating movements
- Establishing adaptable morning and bedtime routines
Executive Function & Daily Routines
- Supporting organization, task initiation, and multi-step problem-solving
- Helping children manage flexibility in routines and transitions
- Developing sustained attention, impulse control, and persistence
Social-Emotional Development, Play, & Self-Advocacy
- Working with mental health practitioners on self-awareness and emotional regulation
- Practicing problem-solving, perspective-taking, and self-advocacy
- Building relationships through play to support broader development
- Accessing regulation tools in peer and school settings
Feeding & Mealtimes
- Increasing comfort with mealtime routines
- Collaborating with SLPs and/or social workers to explore new foods
- Using and adapting utensils for independent feeding
Health Promotion & Education
- Developing awareness of senses, experiences, and body functions
- Understanding neurodiversity and personal identity through strength-based education
Our therapy approach is rooted in connection, co-regulation, and play. We support neurodivergent children with varied learning styles and sensory needs, including those who are autistic, have ADHD, need mental health support, or have other neurodevelopmental differences.
How Do I Know if My Child Needs an OT Evaluation?
Occupational therapy may be a good fit if your child needs support with:
- Finding safe outlets for movement or sensory needs
- Navigating sensory sensitivities like noise or textures
- Completing daily routines like dressing, feeding, or sleeping
- Using writing tools or manipulating small objects
- Managing big feelings or transitions
- Expanding focus in school or routines
- Maximizing strengths and staying regulated
To learn more or schedule an appointment, call (773) 332-9439 or fill out our contact form.
Now Offering Intensive Therapy
We offer a three-week intensive program for children needing immersive therapy. It includes 90 minutes of physical therapy and 90 minutes of occupational therapy per day, four days per week (Mon–Thurs). This program accelerates progress through personalized, play-based sessions.
Now Offering Intensive Therapy
We now offer an intensive therapy program for children with neurologically-based differences or who may benefit from an immersive therapy experience. During this three-week program, your child will receive physical and occupational therapy for a combined three hours of therapy each day, four days per week (M-Th). The goal of intensive therapy is to foster rapid progress through personalized, play-based, and collaborative therapy approaches. Each individualized daily session is composed of 90 minutes of physical therapy and 90 minutes of occupational therapy.
