Pediatric Occupational Therapists
Helping Small Hands Do Big Things
How We Can Help
SENSORY
INTEGRATION
We allow your child to experience the world around them through sensory integration exercises tailored to their specific needs. We assess your child’s responses to different stimuli and work with them to improve their sensory modulation.
THERAPEUTIC
LISTENING
Our listening programs strive to provide a broad range of sensory input to the child’s brain as they carry out different motor activities. This promotes better information processing, which is essential for occupational therapy.
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
HAND WRITING
Our program focuses on aiding the child to enhance his handwriting fluency, speed, legibility, and self-esteem. It can be hard for a child with handwriting difficulties, so we want to help them out.
CARING & DEDICATED
PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
Does My Child Need Pediatric OT?
Are day-to-day activities a struggle
Does the child have difficulties with opening packages, handwriting, getting dressed, touching different textures, eating different textures, falling and clumsiness, fine motor skills, holding items, or social skills?
If so, you may need a pediatric occupational therapist’s help for your child. Check out our blog!
What we bring to the table
Care
We’re not just pediatric occupational therapists; we genuinely care for each and every individual child we interact with. We get how much of an impact our therapy can have on a child’s life, and we’re here to help them achieve great things.
Compassion
Empathy
Communication
Ways We Can Help
Through individual and group sessions:
The best “next step” is to contact us to talk about the specifics of your needs to see what might be the best approach for your child.
Serving Tampa and surrounding Areas
Testimonials
What our Pediatric occupational therapy patients have to say.
At Skill Point Therapy, we are deeply committed to guiding each child towards their most significant potential through personalized and caring pediatric occupational therapy. Our dedication to improving lives shines through in the stories of families like yours. These testimonials highlight the transformative journeys and successes achieved through our tailored therapy programs. We invite you to read through these heartwarming reviews to see the profound impact our services can have on your child’s development. Your trust in us is our highest honor, and together, we can unlock your child’s full potential. Please share your story and inspire others; join our Skill Point Therapy community today.
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Latest From Our Blog
Stay up to date with the latest information about Pediatric Occupational Therapy.
How DIRFloortime and Sensory-Based OT Build the Foundations for Strong Handwriting
Handwriting doesn’t begin with a pencil—it begins with a child’s ability to regulate, connect, and engage through meaningful play. DIRFloortime helps children develop emotional regulation, shared attention, and motivation, which are the building blocks for learning new motor skills. When paired with sensory-based OT, children strengthen postural control, body awareness, and fine-motor coordination needed for steady, comfortable writing. Together, these approaches create a developmentally supportive path that helps handwriting feel easier, more natural, and more enjoyable for your child.
5 Playful Techniques to Help Your Child With Emotional Regulation
Helping your child build strong emotional regulation skills starts with simple, playful interactions woven into your daily routine. These joyful moments create safety, connection, and opportunities for your child to practice staying calm during challenges. At our Tampa, Brandon, and Ruskin clinics, we use DIRFloortime to help children develop these skills through responsive, child-led play. With the right support and guidance, your child can learn to manage emotions with confidence and success.
Child-Led vs Traditional OT: A Simple Guide for Parents
Understanding the differences between child-led vs traditional OT can help parents feel more confident about their child’s therapy journey. Child-led models like DIRFloortime focus on relationship-building and following a child’s natural interests. Traditional OT approaches are more structured and rely on therapist-directed activities. When you know how each method works, it's easier to choose what best supports your child’s growth at home and in school.
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