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CHC’s occupational therapy program focuses on helping children build the motor, sensory, and self-regulation skills they need to thrive at home, in school, and in everyday life. Whether addressing fine or gross motor coordination, sensory integration, or independence with daily tasks, occupational therapy empowers children to navigate their world with confidence.
Our therapists provide personalized, evidence-based care tailored to each child’s unique needs. Through engaging and targeted interventions, we help children improve coordination, enhance sensory processing, and develop the focus and adaptability they need to succeed across various environments.
Occupational therapy is ideal for children who may be struggling with:
Fine or gross motor skills, such as handwriting and balance and coordination47
Sensory challenges, including difficulty processing or responding to sensory input
Self-regulation skills, like managing emotions or attention
Everyday tasks, such as dressing and organization
A Care Coordinator can answer your questions, match you with the best available specialist, set up your first appointment, and guide you through the process.
Jetty is our 4-year-old mini Aussiedoodle and sidekick to Occupational Therapist Pam Olson. Trained to provide deep or light pressure for comfort, Jetty also gets kids smiling with games like fetch or hide-and-seek. Sometimes just sharing space with him is enough to lift a child’s mood. From emotional support to social and physical growth, Jetty brings countless benefits—and staff love him, too!
Our occupational therapy gym is a dynamic, sensory-friendly space designed to help children build motor skills, coordination, strength, and confidence through play-based activities and therapeutic exercises. Equipped with swings, climbing structures, balance beams, and other specialized tools, the gym provides a safe and engaging environment for skill development.
Therapists use this space to create individualized activities that target fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, and social interaction. By incorporating movement and hands-on play, therapists help children improve focus, develop coping strategies, and build the skills needed for everyday tasks.
CHC’s multi-sensory room is a calming, therapeutic space designed to support emotional regulation and sensory exploration. Featuring soothing lights, sounds, textures, and interactive tools, it helps children reduce anxiety, build focus, and develop self-regulation skills. Ideal for those with sensory processing challenges or needing extra emotional support, this space fosters comfort and growth in a safe, engaging setting.
Therapists use the room to guide children through sensory play that eases anxiety or overstimulation. Tools like weighted blankets and vibration devices help develop self-soothing techniques, while activities improve focus, motor skills, and body awareness—all in a supportive and interactive environment.
Early intervention with occupational therapy can make a significant difference, helping children develop essential skills, improve motor coordination, and build independence, laying a strong foundation for independence and success in daily life.
You might have heard from your child’s pediatrician, teacher or coach that your child might benefit from a visit with an occupational therapist. But first, it’s important to understand what occupational therapy is and how it can help.
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