Occupational Therapy
Empowering children to grow, explore, and thrive through meaningful, play-based therapies.
At Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies, we believe in nurturing the whole child. Our pediatric occupational therapy services are designed to help children build the skills they need for independence, confidence, and connection, all while honoring their unique strengths and sensory needs.
Our Areas of Focus in Occupational Therapy
Hummingbird offers a wide range of specialized OT services and unique modalities to meet your child’s individual needs including:
Sensory Processing
We use play-based and customized techniques to help kids process and respond to sensory input more effectively.
Fine & Visual Motor Skills
Enhance motor development, promote a mature pencil grasp, and strengthen hand-eye coordination.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Provide structured strategies to foster skill development and make daily routines more manageable.
Social Emotional Skills & Regulation
We help children overcome challenges and thrive in social settings while managing their emotions with confidence.
Executive Functioning
Support the brain’s ability to plan, focus, remember things, and manage multiple tasks at once.
Hippotherapy
A powerful therapy approach using horse movement to support functional goals and motor planning.
Aquatic Therapy
In-water sessions offer a fun, supportive space to work on clinic goals with the added benefits of buoyancy and resistance.
Dynamic Movement Intervention
Facilitated by trained therapists, DMI targets motor and postural responses through dynamic exercises.
Reflex Integration
Support the integration of retained reflexes that may interfere with learning, development, and daily functioning.
Interactive Metronome
An innovative tool to improve attention, timing, coordination, and neurological motor function.
Therapeutic Listening
Sound-based intervention that strengthens the neurological pathways that support daily functioning and development.
Handwriting Support
Handwriting is more than forming letters — it’s tied to fine motor coordination, cognitive development, and confidence.
Life Skills Program (12+ years)
Designed for teens and young adults, this program builds independence in home and community living skills.
Astronaut Training
A specialized program to develop vestibular function, key for sensory processing and motor coordination.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Pediatric occupational therapy (OT) supports a child’s ability to participate in daily activities that are meaningful to their growth and development. These include skills like dressing, playing, handwriting, social interaction, attention, and emotional regulation. At Hummingbird, our neuro-affirming approach meets kids exactly where they are and helps guide them toward functional milestones through fun, engaging, and evidence-based interventions.
Why Might a Child Need Occupational Therapy?
Every child is wonderfully unique — but when daily tasks feel harder than they should, OT can help. A child might benefit from occupational therapy if they:
- Struggle with sensory sensitivities or emotional regulation
- Have difficulty with fine or gross motor coordination
- Experience delays in developmental milestones
- Need help mastering self-care routines like dressing or feeding
- Find handwriting or classroom tasks frustrating
- Show signs of persistent reflexes or challenges with balance
- Need extra support building independence
Why Choose Hummingbird for Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
We’re not just a medical clinic, at Hummingbird we are a community of support. Your child will work with compassionate, highly trained therapists who believe in the power of play, relationships, and individualized support. Our environments are designed to be safe, welcoming, and full of joy — from our sensory gyms to our barn-based and aquatic programs.
Get Started with Occupational Therapy at Hummingbird
Whether your child is just beginning their therapy journey or you’re seeking additional support, we’re here to help. Hummingbird is here to support families with multi-disciplinary collaboration and a deep commitment to each child’s journey.