Occupational Therapy at Focused Foundations
Occupational Therapy helps children develop the skills they need for full participation in their daily activities through purposeful and meaningful activities. Our OTs are trained to assess and treat a variety of skills at each stage of development to ensure greater success in activities of daily living. We focus on strengthening fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, attention, and emotional regulation through sessions thoughtfully designed around your child’s interests, developmental stage, and unique strengths.
OT may benefit your child if they exhibit any of the following:
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Falls frequently
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Appears clumsy and/or frequently bumps into people or objects
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Complete tasks with too much or too little force
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Has difficulty with transitions
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Is always "on the go”
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Has difficulty playing cooperatively with others and/or interacting socially
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Struggles to participate appropriately in family outings/social gatherings
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Becomes easily overwhelmed in busy environments
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Seems excessively fearful of movement activities or new experiences
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Has difficulty following multi-step directions
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Has difficulty paying attention
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Has trouble coming up with new ideas for play
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Has difficulty redirecting after a change in routine
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Has trouble performing normal daily routines and activities such as:
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getting dressed
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eating family meals
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brushing teeth
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washing hands
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having hair washed/brushed/styled
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having nails cut
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Is startled or becomes easily distressed by everyday sounds
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Avoids being messy or touching or playing with messy materials
Our Process
1 / Inquiry & Schedule Consultation
Contact us to schedule your free, 15-minute consult to determine if OT is right for your child. We will discuss your concerns, answer questions, and determine next steps. At this time, we will recommend consultation or an evaluation/treatment. If recommended, we will discuss scheduling options that work with your family, as well as check insurance benefits.
2 / Evaluation
During the evaluation, we will provide an overview of your child's strengths and areas in need of intervention.
3 / Treatment
After the evaluation, we will provide a recommendation for treatment frequency and establish a plan of care. We will work with you to determine functional goals that meet your family's needs.