Pediatric Therapies
Occupational Therapy
Individualized, play-based therapy to help children strengthen fine motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care abilities, laying the foundation for greater independence.
Heartspring’s pediatric occupational therapy program helps children develop the skills they need for everyday tasks like dressing, feeding, writing, and playing.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Pediatric occupational therapy helps children develop the motor, sensory, and self-care skills they need to participate fully in daily routines, using individualized strategies to support independence and functional development.
Fine Motor & Visual Skills
We help children improve the small movements needed for tasks like writing, buttoning, cutting, or using tools by strengthening their coordination, hand-eye control, and precision.
Activities of Daily Living
Therapy focuses on skills like dressing, eating, toileting, and hygiene to help children become more independent in their daily routines.
Sensory Processing
We support children who are over- or under-responsive to sensory input, helping them better manage things like noise, touch, or movement so they can focus, feel comfortable, and stay regulated.
Leisure and Play Skills
Occupational therapy uses structured play to improve creativity, social interaction, and fine motor development, so children can engage with their peers.
Our Specialties
For children experiencing a potential developmental delay or with a diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder, occupational therapy helps build the physical, cognitive, and sensory skills needed to support their growth, mobility, and greater independence.
Early Childhood Development
Working with young children to build foundational skills in motor control, sensory regulation, and daily routines during the most critical years of development.
Sensory Processing
Our therapists are skilled in identifying and supporting children with sensory differences that may impact behavior, attention, or participation, helping them find tools to feel safe and regulated in their environment.
Request an Occupational Therapy Appointment
Get started by scheduling an evaluation to see how occupational therapy can support your child’s growth and daily independence.
Does Your Family Struggle at Mealtimes?
There’s a large connection between occupational therapy and the skills needed for eating and sensory regulation at meals.
Learn About Heartspring’s Feeding Therapy Program!
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Our Occupational Therapist
The Heartspring Pediatric Clinic multidisciplinary therapy team includes an occupational therapist who provides compassionate and personalized care to every child and family.
Emily Anderson, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Resources
Insights & Resources
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Success Stories