Why Occupational Therapy is Important

Children with autism or developmental delays often face difficulties in:

• • Daily self-care tasks such as eating, dressing, or brushing teeth
• • School readiness skills like writing, cutting, or organizing tasks
• • Social participation and interacting with peers
• • Sensory processing issues, such as over- or under-reacting to sounds, textures, or lights
• • Managing emotions and behaviors in challenging situations

Early occupational therapy intervention helps children develop essential life skills, improve confidence, and enhance their ability to participate fully in home, school, and community activities.

Goals of Occupational Therapy

Our OT programs focus on:

• • Developing fine and gross motor skills
• • Improving hand-eye coordination and writing skills
• • Enhancing sensory processing and regulation
• • Building self-care skills for independence
• • Supporting behavioral and emotional regulation
• • Preparing children for academic success and social inclusion

Our Approach to Occupational Therapy

Every child is unique, and so is our therapy plan.

Here’s how we structure our OT services at Neptune Autism Services:

• 1. Comprehensive Evaluation
  We assess your child’s motor skills, sensory responses, and daily living abilities to create a clear baseline.
• 2. Individualized Therapy Plan
  A personalized plan is developed to target specific goals such as handwriting, sensory integration, or social participation.
• 3. Engaging, Play-Based Therapy Sessions
  Fun, interactive sessions that keep children motivated while learning new skills.
• 4. Parent Coaching & Home Exercises
  Guidance for parents to continue supporting their child’s progress at home.
• 5. Regular Progress Reviews
  We track and adjust therapy plans to ensure continuous improvement.

Signs Your Child May Benefit from OT

Consider an occupational therapy evaluation if your child:

• • Has trouble with fine motor skills like writing or buttoning clothes
• • Shows sensory sensitivities, such as extreme reactions to noise or touch
• • Struggles with balance and coordination
• • Finds daily activities like bathing or eating challenging
• • Displays emotional outbursts or difficulty with transitions
• • Avoids playing with other children or engaging socially

Why Choose Neptune Autism Services?

• • Highly trained occupational therapists with expertise in autism care
• • Child-friendly therapy rooms designed for comfort and learning
• • Evidence-based therapy techniques proven to deliver results
• • Multidisciplinary team approach for holistic child development
• • Supportive environment for both children and parents