Occupational Therapy at Hand in Hand Therapy, PLLC

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Helping children respond appropriately to sensory input like sounds, textures, and movement. These skills support emotional regulation, attention, and participation in daily routines.

Improving hand strength, finger dexterity, and coordination for activities like buttoning, cutting, grasping toys, and writing. These are the building blocks for independence in play and self-care.

Enhancing balance, coordination, and posture through fun movement-based activities. We support skills like jumping, skipping, crawling, and maintaining a strong, stable body for learning and play.

Helping kids develop the visual and motor skills needed for handwriting success, including pencil grasp, spacing, letter formation, and endurance.

Teaching tools to manage frustration, anxiety, and big feelings. We use movement, visuals, and body awareness strategies to support calming, transitions, and flexible thinking.

Strengthening skills like attention, memory, planning, organization, and following directions. These skills are essential for classroom participation and daily routines.

Supporting independence in dressing, feeding, hygiene, and toileting with adaptive techniques that build confidence and functional success.

Identifying and addressing retained reflexes that may impact posture, coordination, emotional regulation, or academic performance. We use movement-based interventions rooted in neurodevelopment.

Helping children recognize and respond to internal cues like hunger, thirst, bathroom needs, and emotional states to build awareness and independence from the inside out.

We work closely with caregivers to ensure progress extends beyond the clinic. Through education, home programs, and realistic strategies, we empower families to support their child’s growth every day.

Supporting the strength and coordination of the lips, jaw, and tongue for clear speech, safe chewing, and effective swallowing. We use playful, sensory-rich strategies to build function and comfort with oral tasks..

Addressing head tilt and muscle tightness through gentle stretching, positioning, and developmental movement activities. Our goal is to promote symmetrical movement and prevent delays in motor milestones.