Child engaged in occupational therapy activities

Making Everyday Activities Possible

The Occupational Therapist's role is to help patients make the activities that occupy their day as independent, productive, and energy efficient as possible.

For youth and adult patients, this may include developing skills needed for handwriting and typing, as well as activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, meal preparation, home management, community living skills, and leisure skills.

What We Offer

Visual/Perceptual Skills Training to improve how the brain interprets what the eyes see — essential for reading, writing, and coordination.
Functional Writing Skills Building the hand strength, coordination, and visual skills needed for legible handwriting.
Age Appropriate Play Skills Developing the ability to engage in purposeful play activities that support learning and development.
Therapeutic Listening Specialized sound-based programs that support sensory processing and attention.
Sensory Integration Helping the brain process and respond appropriately to touch, sound, movement, and other sensory input.
Self-Care Skills Teaching independence in dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and other daily routines.
Motor Coordination Improving how muscles work together for smooth, controlled movements in everyday tasks.
Self-Feeding Skills Teaching safe, independent eating using appropriate utensils and adaptive equipment when needed.
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Hands-on techniques to improve movement quality and function in individuals with neurological conditions.
Handwriting Without Tears A proven, multi-sensory curriculum that makes learning to write fun and effective.
Equipment Assessment Evaluating and recommending high and low tech tools to maximize independence.
Oral-Motor Skills Strengthening the muscles of the mouth for improved eating, drinking, and speech.

Simulated Therapy Apartment

Our cutting-edge Simulated Therapy Apartment with "universal design" creates a realistic home environment where patients can practice everyday skills. From the kitchen to the bathroom, patients work on real-life tasks in a safe, supportive setting — building confidence before transitioning skills to their own homes.

Conditions We Treat

Brachial Plexus Injury Nerve damage affecting the arm and hand, often occurring at birth. OT helps restore function and strength. Cerebral Palsy A group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone. OT focuses on daily living skills and independence. Hemiplegia Weakness or paralysis on one side of the body. OT helps develop compensatory strategies and skills. Autism Spectrum Disorders OT addresses sensory processing, social skills, play, and daily living routines. ADHD OT helps with focus, organization, self-regulation, and strategies for success at home and school. Sensory Processing Dysfunction When the brain has trouble organizing sensory input. OT uses specialized techniques to improve responses. Down Syndrome OT supports fine motor development, self-care skills, and independence in daily activities. Brain Injuries & Strokes OT helps rebuild skills for daily living, work, and independence after neurological events. Developmental Delay When children take longer to reach milestones. OT helps close the gap through targeted activities.

Success Stories

Aiden working on a puzzle in occupational therapy

Meet Aiden

When Aiden first started at URS in December 2023, he demonstrated challenges with any form of purposeful play. He threw all objects that were presented to him, could not be parted from a desired comfort item, and was unable to regulate his emotions which hindered his ability to engage with his environment.

With the help of therapies and our Gold-Rated childcare center, he has made leaps and bounds in his skills and abilities. Aiden is now able to engage in many different forms of play activities such as stacking blocks, putting items into containers, and interacting with cause/effect toys. He also responds to his name to transition to/from therapy and follows a routine to complete simple tasks and play schemes.

Recently, he mastered a simple five-piece puzzle without any help or throwing of the pieces! Keep it up, Aiden!

Meet Jalen

Jalen is a 2.5-year-old with cerebral palsy. He has been working hard in occupational therapy for 8 months to improve his ability to self-feed.

Using adaptive equipment such as a bent handle weighted spoon and a suction cup plate with high lip dividers, he is now able to feed himself!

From needing full assistance to independent self-feeding in just 8 months!

Jalen practicing self-feeding skills
Connor enjoying the beach after OT

Meet Connor

Connor is a 4-year-old who was born at 23 weeks. He has been receiving occupational therapy since August 2024. He struggles with touching slimy, sticky, and wet substances and often becomes very upset when he encounters these textures.

This sensory challenge affects his ability to engage in age-appropriate tasks like finger painting, using liquid glue, and playing in the sand. In the past, beach trips were challenging for Connor and his family because he refused to sit on or touch sand.

Due to an upcoming beach trip, Connor began working on playing in both wet and dry sand in OT. Over the course of several months, he learned to tolerate the texture on not only his hands, but also his feet.

He recently returned from Florida and successfully enjoyed a long beach day. His smiles say it all!

Meet Our Occupational Therapists

Sarah Rock

MS, OTR/L

Sara Hudson

OTD, OTR/L

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us to learn more about Occupational Therapy at URS.

937.853.5431
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