At Wendell Foster, our Occupational Therapy services help children and adults with disabilities gain the skills they need to participate fully in everyday life. Therapy begins with a comprehensive evaluation that focuses on person- and family-centered goals. Our team then develops a treatment plan to strengthen underlying skills, improve independence, and build confidence in daily living activities.
Areas of Focus
Daily Living Skills
Dressing, grooming, hygiene, and toothbrushing — developing routines that promote confidence and self-care.
Emotional Regulation
Supporting individuals in recognizing and managing emotions through calming strategies, sensory tools, and structured routines.
Fine Motor Skills
Improving grasp, manipulation, and hand-eye coordination for activities like writing, buttoning, or using utensils.
Food Exploration
Therapists help clients explore new textures, tastes, and food interactions in a supportive environment.
Self-Feeding
Encouraging independence at mealtime through adaptive utensils, sensory food play, and skill-building in self-feeding.
Sensory Processing
Helping individuals regulate overreaction or underreaction to sensory input through customized sensory integration activities.
Treatment Spaces and Equipment
Our therapists have access to state-of-the-art equipment and adaptive environments that make therapy both effective and engaging. Spaces include a sensory room, suspended systems, an adaptive climbing wall, and a fully equipped OT kitchen designed to support real-life skill development.
Advanced or Specialized Interventions
Our therapists also offer advanced clinical interventions designed to address specific physical, sensory, and motor challenges. These specialized tools and techniques help maximize progress. Examples include: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Interactive Metronome Training, Splinting, Adaptive Equipment, Assistive Technology, and Kinesio Taping.