At South Coast Pediatric Physical Therapy in Orange County, our pediatric occupational therapists help children gain skills to better take part in meaningful daily activities (their “occupations”). These include dressing, feeding, writing, playing, and managing sensory experiences.

Our therapists look at your child as a whole person—how they move, process information, and respond to their surroundings. We then evaluate your child’s strengths and challenges in areas such as coordination, sensory processing, self-care, and attention, and design an individualized plan to help them grow and thrive.

Hand and strength and coordination for writing, cutting, and grasping small objects

Larger movement coordination for tasks like progressing from sitting to crawling, throwing, catching, kicking, jumping, and overall coordination

Developing postural stability for play, sitting, and everyday movement

Dressing, feeding, brushing teeth, and other independence skills

Developing postural stability for play, sitting, and everyday movement

Helping children understand and respond appropriately to sensory input

Supporting calm focus and self-regulation through structured play and movement

Helping children connect what they see with how they move

Supporting visual attention, spatial awareness, and copying skills

Caregivers play a key role in therapy success. We’ll show you practical ways to support your child at home and integrate strategies into daily routines. Together, we help your child practice skills where they matter most—at home, school, and play.

Occupational therapy bridges the gap between ability and everyday function. While physical therapy focuses on movement and speech therapy develops communication, occupational therapy helps children use those skills in daily life.

Our goal is to help your child grow in independence, confidence, and joy.