Child Development

Learn the essential social-emotional infant mental health milestones… You may surprised to learn that caregivers play an equally important role in influencing the development of a young child’s…

FREE Infant and Toddler Mental Health Screening Checklist. A guide to using the Social-Emotional Skills Checklist for ages 0-3/

Do you suspect that your child or student may have challenges reaching certain developmental milestones? The Preschool and School Age OT Screening Checklists are practical tools for teachers, parents and therapists that provide a holistic perspective on key areas of development that may be hindering a child’s participation and performance during every day routines.

How are things going at school? Do you think your student could use a boost? Occupational Therapists help kids reach their developmental milestones, improve motor skills, handwriting legibility, sensory processing and social skills. If your student is experiencing any of the following that are interfering with his or her participation, success at school or confidence in the classroom… then occupational therapy intervention may be helpful.

How are things going at preschool? Do you have a 3, 4 or 5 year old at home? Occupational Therapists help preschoolers achieve their developmental milestones and get ready for kindergarten! Occupational therapy can help children build important fine motor, sensory processing and social skills. Many parents worry about their child “appearing different” or “standing out”, however if the foundational kindergarten readiness skills are not addressed early on, kids may struggle more later on, and their problems will become even more noticeable.