Little Hands, Big Dreams
Growing Skills, Building Connections, Empowering Futures!
Occupational therapy support children in gaining the skills needed for everyday activities, helping them grow, learn, and build independence. Whether a child faces physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges, OT provides tailored support to enhance their abilities, build confidence, and improve their overall quality of life.
A Unique Integration of Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) and DIR® Floortime
At Little Hands, Big Dreams Pediatric Therapy, we believe in a holistic, child-centered approach that nurtures sensory, motor, emotional, and cognitive development through purposeful play and meaningful relationships. Our unique therapy model blends Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) and DIR® Floortime, creating an individualized approach that supports sensory processing, self-regulation, social engagement, and functional independence.
Our Approach: The Best of Both Worlds
Little Hands Big Dreams Pediatric Therapy provides specialized therapy services directly in your child's home, creating a comfortable and familiar environment. By offering therapy in a natural setting, the goal is to promote meaningful progress and help children develop essential skills in the context of their everyday routines, ultimately fostering growth and independence in a way that feels organic and supportive.
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Sensory-Rich, Relationship-Driven Therapy
We recognize that children learn best through movement, play, and emotional connection. Our therapists create sensory-enriched environments that encourage engagement while respecting each child's sensory profile and individual differences.
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Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) provides structured sensory experiences to help the brain organize and respond to sensory input.
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DIR® Floortime ensures that these sensory experiences occur in the context of relationships, interaction, and emotional engagement. ensures that these sensory experiences occur in the context of relationships, interaction, and emotional engagement.
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Sensory Integration for Regulation & Readiness to Engage
Before a child can build social, emotional, and cognitive skills, they must feel regulated and comfortable in their body. We use sensory-based interventions to help children develop:
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Self-Regulation & Modulation (tolerating sensory input without becoming overwhelmed or shutting down)
Postural Control & Motor Planning (to improve coordination, balance, and fine motor skills)
Body Awareness & Spatial Orientation (helping children navigate their world with confidence)
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Relationship-Based Play to Build Social & Emotional Growth
Children thrive in relationships, and our therapists follow the child's lead to build engagement and communication.
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We meet children at their developmental level and use play to expand their social-emotional and cognitive abilities.
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The therapist follows the child's interests, incorporating sensory and motor challenges in an emotionally supportive way.
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We balance structured sensory input (ASI) with spontaneous, interactive play (Floortime) to build communication, problem-solving, and flexible thinking.
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Functional Independence: Building Skills for Daily Life
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Ultimately, therapy at Little Hands, Big Dreams supports real-world participation in activities like:
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Dressing & Grooming
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Feeding & Mealtime Skills
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Fine Motor & Pre-Writing Skills
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Gross Motor Play & Coordination
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Social Play & Turn-Taking
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By combining sensory integration (helping the body process information) with Floortime engagement (supporting communication, interaction, and problem-solving), we create an integrated approach to independence and self-confidence.
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