Occupational Therapy Services

One of the main occupations of childhood and being a child is play. Occupational therapy builds development through occupations which are fun and engaging. The BOLD clinic environment is set up to promote a variety of functional skills for each child. Children learn through play, which assists in building the foundational motor skills, cognitive skills, social-interactions, body awareness, attentional skills, and self-care skills. Children learn to play with friends, dress themselves, or pack their backpack. They also learn how to enjoy eating a variety of food and increase independence in daily / family routines (i.e. movie night, riding bikes, walks in the park, playing with their pets, or snuggling at bedtime stories). Children experience a variety of sensory sensations and can learn to manage challenging sensations (i.e. noises, sights, touch) and enjoy experiencing life as a child. Children develop sleep routines that allow them to enjoy healthy activities during the day. Children learn to recognize and use their strengths in a way that supports them in home, school, and the community.