Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services in Greater Phoenix
Pediatric OT is at the core of what we do at Therapy Matters because occupations—everyday activities—are at the core of your loved one’s life. We offer in-home and clinic-based occupational therapy services that help kids confidently participate in life’s daily activities.
What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
Pediatric occupational therapy assists children and young adults in developing the skills they need for daily activities like self-care, play, social interaction, school tasks, and more. That means pediatric OT can look very different from one individual to another, or even from one session to another. Therapists address physical, cognitive, sensory, and emotional challenges that may impact their ability to participate fully in daily life. OT is an essential component of care for individuals with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and other developmental delays.
The key to successful pediatric OT is a supportive environment that engages the individual’s interests and rewards their participation. We create unique, goal-oriented rehabilitation plans that combine strength-building exercises, sensory integration therapy, self-care training, and play therapy for children. The plan accounts for your loved one’s needs and abilities, often modifying the task and/or environment to maximize independence.
Here are just some of the skills our pediatric occupational therapists might work on with your loved one:
- Building fine motor skills
- Dressing such as tying shoes
- Grooming such as holding a toothbrush
- Impulse control and emotional regulation
- Social skills such as sharing and taking turns
- Problem-solving, attention, and memory
- Adaption to assistive technology
Pediatric OT plans develop as your loved one grows and progresses, preparing them each stage of their daily life. No matter the age or challenges they face, our goal is always to increase independence, build confidence & self-esteem, and improve quality of life in whatever way is most meaningful to the individual.
Family involvement is vital to successful pediatric OT. By bringing our services to your door, our therapists can tailor their sessions to your loved one’s most familiar environment. With in home pediatric occupational therapy, parents and caregivers also become active participants in care, reinforcing our treatment inside and outside planned therapy sessions. We equip you with the tools you need through regular training, communication with our occupational therapy team, and resources in our parent & caregiver portal.
We provide our occupational therapy services at home throughout Maricopa County, including Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale, and more. Reach out to us for more information on the towns where we serve.
Our occupational therapy clinic in Chandler gives us the ability to curate the therapy environment and regulate sensory input for our patients. Parents and staff describe our center as having a certain energy of action and growth and kids look forward to their visits as they would a trip to the park or a familiar friend’s house. We offer clinic-based pediatric OT sessions throughout the day and in after-school programs for children of any age. Learn more about our clinic or check out our 3D virtual tour to see for yourself.
Step one is to get in touch with our team to begin the intake process. We’ll schedule an evaluation at our therapy center in Chandler to get to know your family and assess your loved one’s sensory processing–how they process sounds, touch, light, etc.–so we can make a rehabilitation plan unique to them. We’ll guide you through the process of getting pediatric occupational therapy services covered with your insurance and then begin scheduling therapy sessions with your loved one.
You can learn more about our enrollment process or reach out with any questions you have about pediatric OT! It’s a lot to take in and we’re here to help.
The most successful treatments combine multiple therapies, including ABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and more. After your evaluation, we’ll recommend comprehensive services tailored to the individual that work in tandem to meet their goals. Clinicians across Therapy Matters collaborate with one another, complementing each other’s expertise and communicating regularly to provide the highest quality therapy for kids.
Learn more about all our pediatric therapy services.
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Contact us at 602-790-8923 so we can advise you on getting a diagnosis or referral and schedule an evaluation.
