Fine motor skills refer to the small movements of the hands and fingers needed for tasks like holding a pencil, using scissors, buttoning clothes, or picking up small objects. These skills support independence in play, daily routines and learning activities.

Fine Motor Skills include: handwriting, shoe-lace tying, zipping up a jacket, using cutlery, playing with small toys and more.

Feeding involves the ability to eat and drink independently, safely and effectively. Feeding includes oral motor skills, sensory tolerance, and the ability to manage different food textures—such as purees, crunchy foods, or mixed consistencies. Some children may have difficulty accepting certain textures due to sensory sensitivities or oral motor challenges.

We help with children with independently eating different textures, reducing picky eating and improving oral motor skills.

Handwriting is a complex skill that includes fine motor coordination, visual-motor integration, posture, and cognitive planning. OT support in handwriting addresses letter formation, spacing, pencil grip, and endurance to help children express themselves clearly and confidently in written form. We also teach cursive writing and guidance.

Developmental milestones are skills or abilities most children achieve by certain ages. These include physical, cognitive, language, and social-emotional skills. Occupational therapists monitor milestones to identify delays early and support a child’s progress through play-based, individualized intervention.

Sensory processing is the brain’s ability to take in, interpret, and respond to information from the senses—like touch, sound, movement, and body position. When sensory processing is challenging, a child might overreact or underreact to everyday experiences, which can impact attention, behavior, and comfort in daily life.

We help manage sensory sensitivities (noise, textures, clothing) and support for sensory process challenges.

Gross motor skills involve large muscle groups used for activities like crawling, walking, jumping, and climbing. Coordination refers to how well the body moves in a smooth and controlled way. OT helps children improve strength, balance, and coordination to participate in play, sports, and school tasks.

Self-regulation is the ability to manage emotions, behaviors, and energy levels in a way that is appropriate for the situation. It includes calming down after being upset, focusing attention, and controlling impulses.

We help children learn tools and strategies to develop strong self-regulation skills at home and school.

Executive functioning includes the brain-based skills needed to plan, focus, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks. It affects how children organize their schoolwork, follow routines, start tasks, and manage time.

We help supports these skills through routines, tools, and strategies that promote independence.

Daily living skills are the basic tasks children need to do every day to take care of themselves.

We help children learn daily living skills to become more independent. These skills include:

- Self care tasks like dressing, brushing teeth and hair.
- ⁠Sleep training and education
- ⁠Social skills and communication