OT the TFL Way
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Occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need to participate successfully in everyday activities at home, school, and in the community.
Consistent therapy team. Our children benefit from high-frequency 1–3 hour weekly therapy sessions with the same team.
What OT Builds
Real-life skills for every day.
- Improve fine motor skills for writing, drawing, cutting, and using utensils
- Develop self-care skills: dressing, brushing teeth, bathing, feeding themselves
- Strengthen hand, arm, and core muscles for daily activities
- Improve coordination, balance, and body awareness
- Address sensory processing challenges that affect behavior and attention
- Increase focus, attention, and readiness for learning
- Build independence and confidence in everyday tasks
- Improve play skills and social participation with peers
- Learn strategies for emotional regulation and coping with frustration
- Develop visual-motor skills for handwriting, puzzles, classroom activities
- Support transitions and routines throughout the day
- Enhance participation in school, family, and community experiences
Free Parent Resource
Is your child ready for kindergarten?
Independence, regulation, and transitions are core to a smooth kindergarten start. Download the parent checklist to see how OT skills line up with school readiness.
From the Blog
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