Occupational Therapy
Empowering children through play-based occupational therapy tailored to their needs.
How Occupational Therapy Helps Your Child Thrive
Occupational therapy (OT) at Talcott is about helping your child successfully tackle everyday life – whether it’s dressing independently, making mealtime enjoyable, or thriving in school and play. We partner with you to build the skills your child needs to confidently manage daily activities, reducing stress and creating smoother routines for your entire family.
Our OT sessions are child-led, ensuring therapy feels like play, not work. Your child will receive targeted support in:
- Fine motor skills for handwriting and buttoning clothes.
- Sensory processing to make bath time, clothing textures, and busy environments comfortable.
- Motor planning and coordination, helping them move with confidence.
- Attention and focus for improved school performance.
- Emotional regulation and coping skills.
- Integrating retained primitive reflexes.
- Feeding therapy.
Families love the results, often sharing improvements like, “Bedtime is finally peaceful,” and “School mornings have never been easier!”
Expert Occupational Therapy Tailored to Your Child’s Unique Needs
Our occupational therapists specialize in supporting skills related to a broad range of pediatric diagnoses, including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Developmental Delays
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Learning Disabilities
- Down Syndrome
- Genetic Mutations and Neurological Conditions
We also work with children who do not yet have a formal diagnosis but need help mastering everyday skills.
Each therapy session is thoughtfully customized, making sure the activities challenge your child just enough to build essential skills without frustration. Our therapists work closely with you, regularly updating progress so you’re always in the loop.
Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges
When sensory signals don’t flow smoothly, your child’s nervous system struggles, impacting everything from playtime to bedtime routines and emotional self-regulation. This can look like:
- Constant movement or restlessness.
- Overwhelm in noisy or crowded places.
- Avoidance of everyday tasks like hair brushing or wearing certain clothes.
- Difficulty focusing or completing tasks.
- Frequent clumsiness or trouble learning new motor skills
At Talcott, we help your child improve sensory integration, turning daily frustrations into moments of success.
Trusted Leaders in Sensory Integration Therapy
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) was first clearly explained by occupational therapist Dr. A. Jean Ayres, who described it as a “neurological traffic jam.” Though SPD isn’t officially recognized by the American Medical Association, ongoing research by experts like Dr. Lucy Jane Miller at the Star Institute has brought clarity and effective treatment methods to countless families.
At Talcott, we cut through the confusion, providing clear answers and strategies that empower your child to navigate sensory challenges successfully.
Explore Our State-of-the-Art Multi-Sensory Environment
The Talcott Center proudly features a cutting-edge Multi-Sensory Environment (MSE), designed in collaboration with Southpaw Enterprises. Filled with engaging fiber optics, calming bubble tubes, and interactive auditory tools, our MSE helps your child overcome sensory barriers in a fun, pressure-free way.
In our MSE, your child gains control, explores safely, and discovers sensory experiences tailored exactly to their comfort and abilities.
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