In-Home Occupational Therapy (Ages 0-21)

At Rising Sun Occupational Therapy, we bring expert pediatric OT services directly to your home, providing a familiar and supportive environment for your child’s growth. Our personalized approach helps children build confidence, independence, and the skills needed for daily life.

How We Support Your Child’s Growth

Enhancing Daily Life Skills

  • Teaching self-care routines like dressing, hygiene, and meal preparation
  • Helping with household tasks such as cooking, chores, and home maintenance
  • Encouraging responsibility and independence in everyday activities

Improving Fine & Gross Motor Skills

  • Strengthening coordination for walking, running, and playing
  • Developing skills like handwriting, buttoning clothes, and using utensils
  • Encouraging recreational activities like kicking a ball, swinging, or climbing

Supporting Sensory Processing

  • Providing tools to manage sensory sensitivities (e.g., fidget toys, therapy swings)
  • Encouraging engagement with sensory-friendly activities like water play or weighted blankets
  • Helping children feel comfortable in different environments

Building Self-Esteem & Confidence

  • Helping children master skills that may come easily to their peers
  • Encouraging a sense of pride and achievement in everyday tasks
  • Supporting a positive self-image through strength-based therapy

Promoting Social Skills

  • Encouraging positive peer interactions in play and social settings
  • Teaching communication and teamwork through guided activities
  • Supporting children in developing meaningful friendships

Developing Emotional Regulation

  • Teaching children to identify and express emotions in a healthy way
  • Providing strategies for managing frustration, anxiety, and sensory overload
  • Helping families create a supportive emotional environment at home

Adapting Environments to Meet Needs

  • Evaluating and modifying homes for accessibility (e.g., lower countertops, voice-activated appliances)
  • Assisting families in organizing and decluttering spaces to improve focus and function
  • Creating personalized solutions to make daily life easier for children with disabilities

Facilitating Life Transitions

  • Helping children navigate developmental milestones
  • Preparing older children for transitions like school, college, or independent living
  • Providing guidance for families during major life changes

Educating & Supporting Families

  • Offering resources and strategies for parents and caregivers
  • Providing hands-on coaching for implementing OT techniques at home
  • Ensuring families feel confident in supporting their child’s progress

Personalized Support, Right at Home

With Rising Sun Occupational Therapy, your child receives expert care in a comfortable, familiar setting. Our in-home services allow for a customized approach that meets your child's unique needs while empowering families with the tools for long-term success.