Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

This category features expert articles and resources focused on occupational therapy in Chicago, supporting children’s ability to participate confidently in daily activities at home, school, and in the community. Our occupational therapy blogs provide evidence-based guidance for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents receiving pediatric occupational therapy services across the Chicago area.

Topics include fine motor skill development, sensory processing and regulation, self-care and daily living skills, handwriting, executive functioning, visual-motor integration, and emotional regulation. You’ll also find insights on how occupational therapy services in Chicago support children through early intervention, school-based therapy, and outpatient pediatric settings, often in collaboration with speech therapy, ABA therapy, and physical therapy.

Whether you’re a parent exploring occupational therapy for kids in Chicago, a caregiver seeking practical at-home strategies, or a professional interested in pediatric OT best practices, this category offers trusted, locally relevant information grounded in clinical expertise and family-centered care.

Intoeing Pediatric Therapy Support

By |2025-12-16T13:09:01-08:00September 18, 2019|Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Therapy for Preschoolers, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

Feeding Evaluation Overview

By |2025-12-16T13:10:09-08:00September 4, 2019|Developmental Delays, Early Intervention, Feeding Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Speech and Language Disorders, Speech Therapy, Therapy for Preschoolers, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

Finding Motivation: Losing Challenging Behaviors

By |2025-12-16T13:14:46-08:00July 24, 2019|ABA Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Support, Behavior Challenges, Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Social Work and Counseling, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy for Teens and Adolescents, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

The Importance of Visual Perceptual Skills on Performance

By |2025-12-16T13:15:14-08:00July 9, 2019|Developmental Delays, Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy for Teens and Adolescents, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

Yoga For Children

By |2025-12-16T13:16:15-08:00June 26, 2019|Clinic-Based Therapy, Developmental Delays, Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy, Occupational Therapy, School-Based Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy for Teens and Adolescents, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

Gross Motor Milestones In Babies With Down Syndrome/Trisomy 21

By |2025-12-16T13:17:28-08:00June 5, 2019|Developmental Delays, Early Intervention, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Disorders, Speech Therapy, Therapy for Preschoolers|

GAPS Diet

By |2025-12-16T13:18:49-08:00May 3, 2019|Developmental Delays, Feeding Therapy, Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Therapy for Preschoolers, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy for Teens and Adolescents, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

What’s Telehealth and How Does It Work in Occupational Therapy?

By |2025-12-16T13:19:21-08:00May 1, 2019|In-Home Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Therapy for Preschoolers, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy for Teens and Adolescents, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

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