Pediatric Occupational Therapy in San Diego and Riverside Counties, CA

If your child has trouble with daily needs like getting dressed, sensory processing, behavior, eating, playing with others, or following routines, our friendly occupational therapists (OTs) can help. We provide in-home pediatric occupational therapy to families in San Diego and Riverside Counties for your convenience! Our OTs use play-based, proven techniques to help your child build their occupational skills like fine motor control, problem solving, socializing, and more to empower their lifelong success. Not only do we work with your child, but we also work with you! We’ll give you simple strategies that you can incorporate into your daily routines to help your child master their occupational skills.
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What Is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy is a specialized approach that helps children master the skills they need to handle daily tasks. Our OTs work with you through parent coaching and education so that you can help your child shine. This can include:

  • Teaching you games and exercises to do that will build your child’s motor, social, cognitive, feeding, and sensory skills
  • Working with your child during their normal routine at home to help them overcome their challenges
  • Giving you strategies to use at home when your child struggles to handle daily tasks
  • Explaining the causes of your child’s struggles and what you can do to handle them
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Who Can Benefit from Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy is designed to help children who struggle with handling daily tasks independently. Many children can benefit from occupational therapy, especially if they have conditions such as:

  • Developmental delay
  • Down syndrome
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Sensory processing disorder
  • Auditory processing disorder
  • Hearing loss
  • Dyslexia or other learning disorders
  • Behavioral challenges
  • Torticollis
  • Gait troubles (i.e., walking on their toes)
  • Plagiocephaly (uneven head shape)
  • Picky eating

Signs Your Child Might Need Occupational Therapy

It’s always best to reach out to your child’s pediatrician for a referral or schedule an evaluation with our pediatric occupational therapists if you’re concerned about your child’s occupational skills. Your child may need occupational therapy if they show any of the following signs of a delay or disorder:

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  • Difficulty with fine motor skills (i.e., holding utensils, using scissors, tying shoelaces)
  • Poor handwriting or trouble copying simple shapes
  • Frequent accidents like tripping or bumping into things
  • Difficulty making or keeping friends
  • Trouble managing their feelings when routines change
  • Sensitivity to sounds, tastes, touch, or other sensory input
  • Difficulty feeding themselves independently
  • Disregard of extreme sounds, tastes, touch, or other sensory input
  • Often seeking stimulation (fidgeting, touching objects, taking risks, etc.)
  • Difficulty with self-care skills like getting dressed or using the bathroom
  • Trouble staying focused on tasks
  • Struggles with emotional regulation (i.e., meltdowns, emotional outbursts)
  • Chokes, coughs, or gags when eating or drinking
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Benefits of Pediatric Occupational Therapy

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Children with developmental delays or disabilities who participate in occupational therapy can experience many fantastic benefits such as:
  • Improved fine motor skills
  • Better ability to care for their own needs
  • Increased self-confidence
  • Stronger emotional regulation skills
  • Improved social skills and relationships
  • Better academic success
  • Increased visual perception skills
  • Improved nutritional intake
  • And more!

See What Our Clients Say

“My son LOVES playing with Valerie (OT)! She is great, and honestly an ideal match for him. Teletherapy has been great and he really is making great strides.”
LAUREN M.
“Kalena [OT] has an incredible way of communicating with [my daughter] and teaching her effective methods. We are so pleased with Kalena and [my daughter] loves her.”
JACQUIE
“I’ve been very happy with Kennedy [OT] and am very pleased we made the switch to her. She’s extremely professional and thorough. I feel we really benefit from our sessions.”
BRIANNE K.

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Give your child the support they need to shine their brightest. Fill out the form below to schedule an occupational therapy evaluation with our caring team.