Occupational Therapy

Therapy Defined

What Is Occupational Therapy?

Pediatric occupational therapy helps children build skills for independence at home, school, and play.

Handwriting Help for Kids
Self-Care Skills
Sensory Processing Therapy
Occupational Therapy for Social & Play Skills
Gross and Fine Motor Development
Feeding Skills
Attention/Focus

Who Benefits

Is Occupational Therapy Right for Your Child?

Sensory Processing Challenges

Children sensitive to sounds, textures, or seeking strong sensory input.
Autism Spectrum Support

Therapy to improve routines, social skills, and manage sensory needs.
Fine Motor Difficulties

Trouble with handwriting, buttoning, cutting, or using eating utensils.
Daily Living Skills

Support for independence with dressing, grooming, eating, and routines.
Feeding Therapy Needs

Help for picky eaters or children with chewing and swallowing issues.
Developmental Delays

Therapy for children not meeting age-appropriate milestones in growth.

How to Get Started

Get an Appointment

Ask your physician to fax a referral to 214-988-1542 or email referrals@coltllc.net to start the process.

Meet With Our Therapist

Your child meets a pediatric occupational or speech therapist for a full evaluation.

Diagnostic Observation

We conduct a comprehensive assessment to address global delays, including feeding, language/communication, social skills, and self-care skills, in collaboration with the parent(s) and share the plan with your physician..

Begin Therapy Services

Most sessions last 30–45 minutes, depending on your child’s assessment findings and therapy goals.

Therapy Benefits

Benefits of Occupational Therapy

Pediatric occupational therapy helps children build independence, confidence, and essential home, school, and play skills.

Fine Motor

Improves handwriting, grasp, and coordination.

Daily Living

Builds independence with routines and self-care.

Sensory Support

Manages overload and seeking behaviors.

School Readiness

Strengthens focus, learning, and participation.

Family Partnership

Parent Involvement in Occupational Therapy

At Circle of Life Therapy, we believe parents are essential partners in every child’s success. We provide tools, support, and guidance so families feel confident continuing progress at home.

Parent Coaching

Learn strategies to support your child.

Home Programs

Extend progress outside the clinic.

Progress Updates

Stay informed with clear goals.

Active Partnership

Work side by side with therapists.

FAQs About Occupational Therapy

1. What ages do you treat?

We provide pediatric occupational therapy for children ages 0–21, from toddlers to young adults.

2. How do I know if my child needs Occupational Therapy?

Consider OT if your child has trouble with handwriting, fine motor skills, daily living skills, or sensory processing challenges.

3. What skills does Occupational Therapy improve?

OT builds independence in self-care, handwriting, school readiness, and managing sensory overload or sensory-seeking behaviors.

4. What insurance plans do you accept?

We accept most commercial and Medicaid insurance plans, including Tricare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare/UMR, Cook Children’s, WellPoint, Superior, Aetna PPO, Aetna Better Health, and Private Pay.

Don’t see your plan listed? Contact our team for assistance with verification.

5.Do you offer home-based therapy services?

No, we currently provide therapy in our clinic only to ensure children receive care in a structured, sensory-friendly environment.

Ready to Support Your Child’s Growth?

Take the first step toward helping your child build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills with therapy at Circle of Life Therapy.

Email Us

referrals@coltllc.net

Call Us

(817) 618-5550

Address

2993 S State Hwy 360, Ste 200, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Hours

Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

Call us today!