Pediatric Occupational Therapy in East Alabama and West Georgia
Preferred Medical Group provides occupational therapy for children who may need support with everyday skills such as play, school participation, self-care routines, coordination, sensory processing, and social-emotional development. Our team works with families to understand each child’s strengths, challenges, and goals, then builds care around practical skills children use at home, at school, and in the community. Preferred Medical Group has served families in Phenix City, Auburn, Opelika, Fort Mitchell, and Columbus, GA since 2007.
What Pediatric Occupational Therapy Supports
- Fine motor skills, including grasping, writing, dressing, and using utensils
- Gross motor coordination, balance, strength, and body control
- Sensory processing and regulation during everyday routines
- Visual motor integration for activities such as writing, cutting, and classroom tasks
- Self-care skills, including grooming, toileting, personal hygiene, and independence
- Planning, attention, problem-solving, and following multi-step directions
- Social participation, self-regulation, and emotional expression
A Family-Centered Therapy Approach in Phenix City, Columbus & Beyond
Therapy plans are individualized based on each child’s needs. Sessions may include play-based activities, skill-building exercises, family education, and strategies that can be practiced between visits. When appropriate, providers may also coordinate with parents, caregivers, educators, and other healthcare professionals to support consistency across settings.
Occupational therapy is not a one-size-fits-all service, and progress looks different for every child. A qualified provider can help determine whether an evaluation is appropriate and what type of support may be useful.
Specific Therapeutic Goals We Address
- Dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene independence
- Handwriting and fine motor skills for school success
- Sensory regulation for daily routines at home and in the community
- Coordination and balance for playground and sports participation
- Social skills for interacting with peers at school and in social settings
- Self-feeding and mealtime independence
Related therapy services at Preferred Medical Group
Families who are exploring occupational therapy may also have questions about related supports. Preferred Medical Group also offers ABA therapy for autism and developmental needs, speech therapy for communication support, and behavioral health services for children and families, allowing care teams to coordinate recommendations when multiple services may be appropriate.
Schedule an Appointment at a Location Near You
Ready to learn how occupational therapy can support your child? Call 334-664-0463 or request an appointment online to schedule an evaluation at our Phenix City, Auburn, Opelika, Fort Mitchell, or Columbus, GA location.
