What is Occupational Therapy?

We use the word “occupation” to mean any purposeful and goal directed activity. For kids and young adults, play - or participation in self-directed hobbies- serve as purposeful and goal directed activities that bring immense joy and learning.

How can Forward Momentum OT help?

We're here to help support your child's development from age 6 to age 18. We focus on building rhythms, routines, and skills that help your child thrive. We focus on:

• MEALTIMES AND EATING

  We help expand your child’s food preferences through proven sensory strategies and family coaching to make ‘severe picky eating’ a thing of the past.! Additionally, if your child or young adult struggles to hold a fork, use a spoon, or drink from an open cup, we can help!

• SLEEP

  To treat night-time wake-ups, we use a research-backed strategy called Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) along with tailored parent-coaching, and a thorough look into bedtime routines, so that everyone gets a better night’s sleep.

• PURPOSEFUL ‘PLAY’

  Through structured activities and integrating the interests of the client, we improve: fine and gross motor skills, cognitive skills (including homework completion), creation of sustainable routines, enhanced sleep quality,, and practical life skills.

  We help families learn and use sensory strategies to encourage sustained focus, better engagement, and emotional regulation at home and out in the community

  We enhance cognitive skill development through use of tailored rhythm, timing, and sequencing activities and promote independent problem solving and idea generation.

At Forward Momentum OT, our occupational therapist is dedicated to providing compassionate, family-centered care tailored to meet your child’s unique needs.

in your HOME, in your BACKYARD, or out in your COMMUNITY—We’ll Meet You There!