Pediatric Occupational Therapy
in Wakefield & Bedford, MA
Helping Children Build the Skills They Need for Daily Life
Every child deserves the chance to play, learn, and grow with confidence. But challenges with coordination, motor skills, attention, or sensory sensitivities can make it difficult. Fortunately, our expert pediatric therapists partner with families to help children overcome these challenges and develop the skills they need to thrive at home, in school, and in the community.
What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) helps children build the foundational skills they need for everyday activities. These activities can include everything from getting dressed and writing in school to making friends and joining in playtime with others.
Our occupational therapists use play-based treatment to help children strengthen their motor skills, improve their emotional self-regulation, and increase their independence in daily routines. Every plan of care is individualized to meet your child’s specific needs.
Why Would Your Child Need Occupational Therapy?
Your child may benefit from OT if they struggle with any of the following:
- Over or Under Responsivity to sound, touch, or movement
- Self-regulation of their behaviors or emotions
- Postural strength or muscle tone
- Coordination, balance, or motor planning
- Fine motor skills, such as managing fasteners or handwriting
- Picky eating or food aversions
- Visual skills, like following objects with their eyes
- Diagnoses including developmental delays, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, or ADHD
Our Approach to Occupational Therapy for Children
We specialize exclusively in pediatrics and believe in a whole-child approach. This means we collaborate with families, teachers, and healthcare providers to ensure your child makes consistent progress across a variety of settings.
When your child starts services at OTA, we’ll do a thorough evaluation to understand their unique strengths and challenges. Every child receives a customized plan that may include evidence-based treatment modalities such as:
- Zones of Regulation® or the Alert Program® to learn how to identify and manage feelings and behaviors.
- Social Thinking® Curriculum to learn and address social, emotional, and self-regulation skills.
- Learning Without Tears® to strengthen handwriting and fine motor skills.
Skills Your Child Can Gain in Occupational Therapy
With consistent OT sessions, your child can develop important skills such as:
- Improved focus and attention for schoolwork
- Stronger fine motor skills for handwriting, drawing, and self-care tasks
- Increased independence with dressing, eating, and other daily activities
- Greater emotional and behavioral self-regulation skills
- Better executive functioning skills for planning, organizing, and problem solving
- Improved confidence and participation at home, in school, and in social settings
Why Choose Occupational Therapy Associates for Your Child’s Care?
Since 1989, OTA has been helping children and families in the Greater Boston area reach their fullest potential. Our therapists undergo more than a year of intensive training before conducting independent evaluations and receive continuous mentorship throughout their careers with us.
Families choose OTA because of our expertise in sensory integration, our commitment to individualized care, and our state-of-the-art clinics in Wakefield and Bedford. When you choose OTA, you can trust that your child will receive compassionate, evidence-based care from a team dedicated to helping them succeed.
Take the First Step Today
Every child deserves the chance to grow with confidence. Complete our simple intake form today to schedule your complimentary consultation with a senior clinician. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and learn how occupational therapy at OTA can help your child succeed.