Pediatric Occupational Therapy OT Services for Children in NYC
School Readiness: Handwriting, letter formation, pencil grasp, visual motor coordination, and pre-writing skills
Fine Motor & Visual Perceptual Skills: Hand strength, cutting with scissors, manipulating small objects, hand-eye coordination, and copying shapes
Executive Functioning & Organization: Planning, time management, following multi-step directions, organization, and problem-solving skills
Social-Emotional & Sensory Regulation: Emotional regulation, sensory processing support, age-appropriate play skills, peer interaction, and meaningful social participation
Activities of Daily Living: Self-care skills including dressing, feeding, grooming, and managing personal belongings
Gross Motor Development: Balance, bilateral coordination, body awareness, motor planning
Pediatric occupational therapy supports children in developing the essential skills needed for their most important daily "occupations" – the meaningful activities that fill their days. These include self-care routines like dressing and eating, educational tasks like writing and using classroom tools, and playful interactions that build social connections.
Our occupational therapists focus on developing fine motor dexterity, sensory processing abilities, self-regulation skills, and visual-motor coordination. This comprehensive approach helps children build independence while fostering confidence for school readiness and social participation.
While we're thoughtfully building our occupational therapy team at Growing Gains, we can connect you with skilled professionals who share our commitment to tailoring therapy to your child's unique needs and developmental goals.
Our therapists collaborate closely with families to establish meaningful goals that align with your child's individual abilities and what matters most to your family. Partnership with families forms the cornerstone of effective therapy, ensuring that skills developed during sessions transfer successfully to home, school, and community settings.
During therapy sessions, children engage in purposeful, engaging activities carefully designed to develop fine motor strength and coordination, executive function skills, sensory and emotional regulation, and self-care abilities for independence in daily routines.
Your child might benefit from occupational therapy if they:
We're excited to introduce these important services this fall, with flexible options for home and community-based sessions throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Children who participate in occupational therapy often experience:
These foundational skills create ripple effects throughout a child's life, opening doors to more confident participation in family routines, school activities, and social relationships.
Families often witness meaningful transformations as their children develop the skills to participate more fully in home, school, and community activities. These newfound abilities foster greater independence and create strong foundations for ongoing development and learning.
Consistent practice and collaborative family involvement help integrate these skills into everyday routines, making progress sustainable over time. The partnership between therapists, families, and educators creates a supportive network that nurtures each child's growing capabilities.
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