Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Helping children become more independent with everyday tasks like dressing, grooming, hygiene, and feeding. We break skills into manageable steps so every child feels successful and proud.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need to thrive in their everyday environments — building confidence, independence, and developmental milestones at their own pace. At our clinic, therapy is always fun, functional, and tailored to your child's unique needs, interests, and personality.
Licensed OTs FES-UA Eligible Biennial Renewal
Support for the occupations of childhood
Occupational therapy helps children participate in play, learning, self-care, and the routines that make up their day.
Sensory Processing & Self-Regulation
Supporting children in understanding and responding to sensory input — touch, sound, movement, and sight. We help them stay calm and organized so they can better manage emotions, transitions, and overwhelming situations.
Fine Motor Skills
Developing the small muscles in the hands and fingers for strength, dexterity, and control. This includes handwriting, buttoning clothes, using scissors, and other skills essential for school and self-care.
Gross Motor Skills
Building strength, balance, coordination, and motor planning for movements like running, jumping, climbing, and catching. These skills support physical confidence and full participation in play and sports.
Cognitive Skills & Executive Functioning
Strengthening attention, problem-solving, planning, organization, and memory. These foundational skills help children succeed academically, follow directions, complete tasks, and think flexibly in daily life.
Play Skills & Social Skills
Encouraging meaningful play, turn-taking, sharing, and positive peer interactions. We help children develop friendships, understand social cues, and engage more fully in group activities and imaginative play.
How to get started
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Phone consultation
We discuss insurance and coverage, the services you're looking for, and schedule your free Family Orientation.
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Family Orientation
A no-cost visit: private tour of our space, clinical observation of your child, and a conversation about your concerns and goals.
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Comprehensive evaluation
We assess the whole picture — from sensory processing to motor skills to daily participation. Following this formal evaluation, we develop a personalized Plan of Care with SMART goals for 6 months.
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Interactive therapy sessions
60-minute sessions that are fun, functional, and tailored to your child's unique needs, interests, and personality. Caregiver updates at the end of each session.
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Integrated strategies & parent collaboration
Our OT and ST teams collaborate on coordinated goals. We provide home-carryover activities so progress continues in your child's natural environment.
Scholarships
FES-UA Specialized Services
Step Up For Students lists licensed occupational therapy as a specialized service eligible under FES-UA. Our therapists maintain appropriate Florida licensure — the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy Practice requires licensees to renew biennially to maintain the right to practice. Always verify current rules and your eligibility in the Step Up handbook for your scholarship year.
- Licensed occupational therapy under Florida scope of practice
- Biennial license renewal — credentials available upon request
- Do not submit expenses already paid by another source (e.g., insurance)
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions parents ask us most during intake.
At what age can my child start occupational therapy?
There is no minimum age. We work with children as young as 18 months. Early intervention produces better outcomes — if you have a concern about your child's development, contact us directly and we will tell you honestly whether an evaluation makes sense.
My child hates getting dressed, brushing teeth, or eating certain textures. Is that an OT issue?
Yes. Resistance to grooming, dressing, and specific food textures is often related to sensory processing — how the brain interprets touch, taste, smell, and movement. OT addresses these challenges directly by helping children gradually build tolerance and develop the skills needed to manage daily routines with less distress.
My child throws tantrums, hits, or has meltdowns. Can OT help?
Possibly. Many behavioral challenges in children are rooted in sensory overload, difficulty with transitions, or poor self-regulation — all areas OT directly addresses. We do not treat behavior in isolation, but we work on the underlying skills that make regulation harder. If meltdowns are frequent or intense, an OT evaluation is a reasonable starting point.
My child already does speech therapy. Why would they also need OT?
Speech and occupational therapy address different but overlapping areas. A child can have language delays and sensory processing challenges at the same time — which is common in children with ASD or ADHD. OT works on the body and regulation skills that make it easier for a child to sit, attend, and participate in speech therapy. The two services reinforce each other, and our teams coordinate goals directly.
Do you accept insurance? Which plans?
We work with select private insurance plans. Coverage depends on your specific plan and your child's diagnosis. During your initial phone consultation, we verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises. We also accept FES-UA through the Step Up EMA Marketplace for eligible families.
My child refuses to participate or cries during sessions. Is that normal?
Completely normal. Children with sensory sensitivities or ASD often need several sessions to adjust to a new person and a new environment. Our therapists use play and preferred activities to build trust before pushing skill development. A difficult start does not mean therapy is wrong for your child — it often means they need it most.
What happens after the 6-month plan of care ends?
We conduct a progress review before the plan expires. Based on your child's performance, we either write a new plan with updated goals, transition to a monitoring schedule, or discuss discharge if goals have been met. Discharge is a positive outcome — it means the work was done. We will never continue services beyond what your child clinically needs.
Schedule an intake
A free conversation is the best place to start. We'll listen, answer questions, and map out what therapy could look like.