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.

Build Pre-Handwriting Skills With These 10 Activities

By |2025-12-16T13:36:25-08:00January 10, 2017|Developmental Delays, Early Intervention, Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Sensory Processing Disorders, Therapy for School-Aged Children|

The Sixth and Seven Senses: The Vestibular and Proprioceptive Systems

By |2025-12-16T13:37:16-08:00November 21, 2016|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|

7 Ways to Implement Your Routines

By |2025-12-16T13:37:46-08:00November 17, 2016|Early Intervention, Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School-Based Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Social Work and Counseling, Speech Therapy, Therapy for Preschoolers, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy for Teens and Adolescents, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

Soggy Shirt Sleeves: What’s Really Going On When Your Child Chews On Clothing

By |2025-12-16T13:40:36-08:00August 11, 2016|Developmental Delays, Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Therapy for Preschoolers, Therapy for School-Aged Children, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

Sensory Play in the Sand

By |2025-12-16T13:41:24-08:00July 18, 2016|Developmental Delays, Multidisciplinary Pediatric Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Challenges, Sensory Processing Disorders, Therapy for Preschoolers, Therapy Services for Kids in Chicago|

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