Pediatric Occupational Therapy · Bloomington-Normal, IL
Pediatric occupational therapy for everyday skills and complex needs.
Individualized OT for infants, children, teens, and young adults — from common developmental needs to complex cases that require a more advanced therapy model.
No physician referral required. We work with children just beginning their therapy journey and with families who need a deeper, more specialized approach to move forward.
Who this is for
What We Address
How pediatric OT can help
Pediatric occupational therapy at TTC supports children across a wide range of developmental, functional, and complex rehab needs.
Support for children who have difficulty with sensory input, emotional regulation, transitions, attention, body awareness, or participation in daily routines.
Support for grasp, hand strength, visual-motor skills, handwriting, cutting, drawing, classroom participation, and functional school tasks.
Support for children with DCD, dyspraxia, clumsiness, balance challenges, motor planning difficulty, or trouble learning new movement skills.
Support for dressing, grooming, toileting routines, feeding participation, sleep routines, chores, organization, executive functioning, and age-appropriate independence.
Support for children whose sensory, oral-motor, postural, or regulation needs affect mealtimes, variety, texture progression, or participation at the table.
Support for children and teens with FND, chronic pain, fatigue, neurologic concerns, developmental complexity, or therapy needs that have not improved with standard care.
Who We See
Who we help
Pediatric OT may be appropriate for children and teens with:
How We Work
Our approach
We focus on the skills that matter in real life. Pediatric OT at TTC is not just about isolated exercises. Therapy is designed around what your child needs to do at home, at school, in the community, during play, and as part of daily routines.
Families are part of the therapy process. We help caregivers understand what we are working on, why it matters, and how to support progress outside the clinic.
Many children benefit from both occupational therapy and speech-language therapy. When appropriate, our team collaborates around feeding, communication, regulation, motor planning, participation, and functional goals.
Many families come to TTC when progress has been slower than expected, when a child's needs are complex, or when previous therapy has not created the gains they hoped for.
We work with children who are just beginning their therapy journey and with children who need a deeper, more individualized model to move forward. Our goal is to identify the right approach for each child — and to be honest about what that looks like.
Some children need more than weekly therapy. When appropriate, TTC can consider intensive therapy models that use a focused schedule to support meaningful gains over a defined period of time.
What to Expect
What to expect
Evaluation
We begin by learning about your child's strengths, challenges, history, routines, and goals. The evaluation may look at sensory processing, motor skills, self-care, handwriting, feeding participation, regulation, coordination, play, and functional independence.
Therapy plan
Your therapist will recommend a plan that may include weekly therapy, home programming, caregiver coaching, school collaboration, intensive therapy, or referral coordination.
Treatment sessions
Sessions are individualized and may include movement, play, skill-building, sensory-motor activities, feeding participation, fine motor work, functional routines, and caregiver education.
Progress review
Goals are reviewed over time so therapy can change as your child grows, improves, or develops new needs.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral for pediatric OT?
No. Occupational therapy at TTC does not require a physician referral. You can contact us directly to request an evaluation for your child.
How long does pediatric OT last?
It varies depending on your child's needs and goals. Some children reach their goals in as few as two sessions; others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist will review progress regularly and adjust the plan as your child grows and their needs change.
Can my child receive both OT and speech therapy at TTC?
Yes. TTC offers both occupational therapy and speech-language therapy, and our therapists collaborate when a child has needs across both disciplines — including feeding, regulation, motor planning, communication, and functional participation.
Do you offer pediatric OT for children with autism?
Yes. TTC provides occupational therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder, supporting sensory processing, regulation, daily living skills, motor development, feeding participation, and functional independence.
Start with a pediatric OT evaluation.
If your child needs support with sensory processing, handwriting, coordination, feeding participation, daily routines, or complex functional needs, we can help you identify the right starting point.