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.

Traveling with Children with Special Needs

By |2025-12-16T13:22:55-08:00March 20, 2019|Developmental Delays, Holidays with Special Needs, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Therapy for Preschoolers, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

Primitive Reflexes

By |2025-12-16T13:25:16-08:00September 13, 2018|Early Intervention, Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

Outdoor Play and Gross Motor Skills

By |2025-12-16T13:26:33-08:00August 7, 2018|Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School-Based Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Therapy for Preschoolers, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

Giving Your Kids Choices

By |2025-12-16T13:27:28-08:00July 25, 2018|Behavior Challenges, Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Social Work and Counseling, Therapy for Preschoolers, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

What is a Sensory Diet

By |2025-12-16T13:28:25-08:00July 10, 2018|Behavior Challenges, Clinic-Based Therapy, Occupational Therapy, School-Based Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

Fun Ways to Work on Handwriting

By |2025-12-16T13:31:02-08:00June 5, 2018|Developmental Delays, Early Intervention, In-Home Therapy, Occupational Therapy, School-Based Therapy, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy for Teens and Adolescents, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

Interactive Metronome

By |2025-12-16T13:32:42-08:00April 16, 2018|Developmental Delays, In-Home 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|

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