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PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN LAGUNA NIGUEL

Helping your child feel at home in their body. 

Supporting your kid handle the moments that derail a day.

What we actually work on

Gross motor skills

Movement, strength, coordination.

Fine Motor skills

The small hand movements — holding a pencil, buttoning a shirt.

Sensory processing

How the brain takes in and responds to sights, touch, sounds, and movement.

Thinking skills

Memory, problem-solving, attention.

Occupational therapist working with child in sensory gym

Emotional Support

Finding ways to handle big emotions when they hit.

Feeding

Getting more comfortable with eating, trying new foods, and easier mealtimes.

Self-care skills

Getting dressed, grooming, eating.

Child-led. Every single session.

Your child doesn't have to earn play here — play is the work. We follow their lead, build on what they already love, and let skills grow from a regulated place. No compliance drills. No pushing through shutdowns.

Occupational therapist working with a child at a desk

Our experience with Connection Clinic was great! My daughter's Therapist was Ms Jean who she really enjoying being with. The ownership is very caring and really cares about the kiddos!

MOM OF 6 YEAR OLD, OT CLIENT

EXPECTATIONS FOR THERAPY

Our Sessions

  • 45 minutes long.

  • Typically scheduled 1-2x a week.

  • Some kids benefit from a few months of therapy; others need longer-term support. Both are normal.

OT Evaluations

An OT uses a mix of standardized assessments, a conversation with you, and clinical observation — then we figure out together how to best support your child. You're part of this from the start.

THE WHOLE SOLUTION

Therapy should start with who your child already is.

child led therapy Orange County

Feeling at home in their body.

Sensory

Regulation

PDA

Feeding

Therapist using a tablet with a child in occupational therapy

Every kind of communicator.

First words

Articulation

GLP

AAC

Children listening to a story during occupational therapy.

Early Learners, ages 2-5

Small Group

Advocacy

School Readiness

Child and therapist working with playdough and tools.

Seasonal groups, IEP support, coaching

Tots

Feeding

Skills group

Not sure if OT is the right fit?

That's exactly what a consultation is for. No pressure — just a real conversation about your child and where they are right now.

New clients welcome.

Spots fill fast in South OC.

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