
Occupational Therapy
Reach out if your child is…
Birth to 16 Months
Has stiff or floppy body movements
Isn’t rolling, sitting, or crawling by expected ages
Strongly avoids being held or touched
Has trouble calming down or adjusting to routines
Doesn’t explore with hands or bring toys to mouth
16 Months to 3 Years
Walks late or struggles with balance and coordination
Avoids messy textures or certain clothes
Falls often or seems clumsy
Doesn’t try to feed themselves or help with dressing
Melts down over transitions or new environments
Preschool to Kindergarten (Ages 3–5)
Struggles with using scissors, crayons, or other tools
Can’t put on clothes, manage buttons, or use utensils
Avoids playground equipment or rough play
Has trouble sitting still, paying attention, or calming down
Reacts strongly to loud sounds, bright lights, or certain textures
Grades 1–6
Handwriting is hard to read, slow, or tiring
Has trouble staying organized or finishing tasks
Can’t stay seated or focused during schoolwork
Struggles with dressing, grooming, or packing a backpack
Avoids sports, gym, or group activities
Has big emotional reactions to small changes
OR
You simply want to make sure they stay on track or get ahead!