How Occupational Therapy Helps Children and Adults with Sensory Processing Disorder

Mobility scooters are ideal for people who can walk short distances but need support to travel further.

Our OTs work with children, teens, and adults to build independence, overcome challenges, and live life to the fullest.

At SOT, we love to show how diverse, creative, and life-changing OT can be—and what better way to celebrate that than with an A to Z of OT!

School readiness is a wholistic approach to building the skills and knowledge required to thrive in a school environment.

Emotional regulation is the ability to manage, respond to and identify how we are feeling.

Handwriting is a tricky skill that can take time and practice to master!

Fine motor skills[1] are the skills we have that help us use our hands, wrists, and fingers to do small tasks and activities everyday.

Life skills are those that help to develop and expand impendence to complete more complex tasks on their own.

Sensory processing refers to the way our brain receives and interprets information from the world around us through our senses.

Social skills are the skills we use to communicate and interact with each other, both verbally and non-verbally.

A question we commonly get asked is “what do Occupational Therapists do?"

Symptoms of ADHD will often interfere with daily activities and relationships.

Many people are at risk of having a fall as they get older.

I joined SOT as a New grad OT. There was a great mix of excitement and challenge in the transition from being a student to a professional.

Proper workstation setup is essential for maintaining good posture, reducing the risk of injury, and improving overall productivity.

As a parent or caregiver, there are many things you can do to help prepare your child for this new school adventure.

The first appointment, called an initial assessment, is a chance for our team to get to know you, understand your goals, and build a plan.

We support both children and adults to understand their sensory systems, build self-regulation skills, and find comfort in their bodies.

Occupational therapy is about more than just “occupations”—it’s about empowering people of all ages and abilities to do the things that matt