Pediatric Occupational Therapy in San Diego County, 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 County 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.

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

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:

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

Benefits of Pediatric Occupational Therapy

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.”

“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.”

“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.”

Get started with Radiant Kids Therapy

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.