Occupational and Psychomotor Therapy

Occupational and Psychomotor Therapy

Occupational and psychomotor therapy (OPT) focuses on helping children and adolescents develop the physical, cognitive, and emotional skills required for daily life, school, and play. These therapies target fine and gross motor skills, coordination, balance, sensory processing, self-regulation, and executive functioning. Therapists employ evidence-based, play-centered activities tailored to the child’s developmental profile, integrating tasks that reflect real-life challenges such as handwriting, feeding, dressing, or navigating physical spaces. Beyond physical skills, OPT addresses underlying emotional and attentional challenges, including impulsivity, anxiety, or frustration tolerance. For children with developmental disorders such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or dyspraxia, therapy focuses on enhancing independence, boosting self-confidence, and creating strategies to cope with sensory sensitivities. Psychomotor therapy specifically emphasizes body awareness, movement exploration, and emotional expression through physical activity, connecting physical mastery with emotional regulation.

Ideal For Individuals Who:

• Have difficulty with handwriting, balance, coordination, or sensory processing
• Struggle with focus, organization, or task completion
• Show signs of developmental delays or poor body awareness
• Need support with daily self-care tasks (dressing, eating, hygiene)
• Experience anxiety, restlessness, or frustration with structured tasks

What to Expect