Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Our Pediatric Occupational Therapy program helps children build the skills they need for everyday life—at home, in school, and in the community. Through practical, play-based activities, we focus on fine motor development, sensory processing, self-care routines, and problem-solving for greater independence. When services are authorized by a school district/DOE or through New York State Early Intervention (birth–3), they are provided at no cost to eligible families. Many insurance plans also cover occupational therapy.
Helping Children Build Independence for Everyday Life
Occupational therapy supports children as they learn daily living skills for play, learning, and self-care. At Knowledge Road, licensed pediatric occupational therapists provide individualized therapy addressing sensory processing, fine motor skills, attention, and organization.
We specialize in early intervention for ages 0–3 and also serve preschool- and school-age students. Sessions are engaging, child-centered, and delivered where children learn best—at home, in school, in the community, or in our clinic.
With this service, we provide:
- One-on-one sessions with a licensed pediatric occupational therapist
- Early intervention expertise for children ages 0–3
- Personalized therapy plans informed by comprehensive sensory, motor, and cognitive assessments
- Sensory integration activities to improve responses to touch, sound, and movement
- Fine-motor practice (grasping, cutting, drawing, manipulating small objects)
- Daily living skills training for dressing, feeding, hygiene, and organization
- Collaboration with parents, caregivers, and educators to support carryover at home and school
This service is designed to:
- Strengthen fine motor skills for writing, cutting, and other classroom tasks
- Improve sensory processing for better attention, behavior, and learning
- Build self-care abilities and safe, independent routines
- Increase participation at home, at school, and in community settings
- Support social–emotional growth through successful participation in activities
Why This Service Matters
Occupational therapy helps bridge the gap between what a child can do today and what they need to do to be independent. By weaving sensory, motor, and cognitive goals into playful, meaningful activities, children make steady, measurable progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is occupational therapy for children?
It's therapy that builds skills for daily activities like playing, learning, and self-care. Therapists target fine motor development, sensory processing, attention, and problem-solving using hands-on, play-based methods.
What ages do you serve for occupational therapy?
We focus on early intervention for ages 0–3 and also work with preschool- and school-age children. Services are tailored to each child's developmental stage and evaluation results.
How do you integrate therapy into daily routines?
We coach parents and caregivers to use strategies during regular routines at home and school, so skills are practiced consistently in natural settings.
Service Overview
Children from birth through adolescence; specialized programming for ages 0–3 through Early Intervention
In-school, in-home, community-based, or clinic setting (where available).
Typically 45–60 minutes per session; frequency determined by evaluation and plan.
At no cost to eligible families when authorized by the DOE/school district or through NYS Department of Health Early Intervention; many insurance plans cover OT.
What Families Receive
- Comprehensive service plan with clear, measurable goals
- Regular progress updates and milestone tracking
- Sensory and fine-motor activity guides for home practice
- Coordination with other therapy providers
- Access to a multidisciplinary team including speech and physical therapists
Who This Is For
Children who need support with daily living skills, sensory processing, fine motor development, attention, or organization—whether in early intervention, preschool, or school settings.
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