Daily life doesn’t have to feel this hard.
At VITA Pediatrics, our Occupational Therapy services help kids build regulation, strength, and independence so they can shine with confidence at school, home, and everywhere in between.
If you’re here, chances are you’ve been wondering: “Why does something as simple as homework, mornings, or playdates feel like a battle?”
Maybe handwriting takes forever. Maybe meltdowns pop up at the worst times. Maybe your child avoids things other kids seem to breeze through.You’ve tried patience, routines, pep talks. But you know in your gut they need something more.
That’s where we come in.
The Power of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy isn’t about fixing weaknesses or drilling through worksheets. It’s about helping children do the things that make up their lives, from tying shoes to joining a group at recess, from managing big emotions to finishing homework without a meltdown. It’s about unlocking their strengths and giving them tools to succeed in the moments that matter.
At VITA Pediatrics, OT addresses the whole child—body, brain, and emotions, because every piece is connected.
A child’s ability to write neatly may link back to posture and core strength.
A struggle with routines may stem from sensory overload.
A pattern of avoidance might be tied to confidence, not capability.
What research shows: Children who build regulation, motor coordination, and executive function through OT demonstrate measurable improvements in independence, academic performance, social participation, and overall well-being.
OT is practical, it’s powerful, and when it’s done well, progress isn’t just seen in our therapy sessions, it’s felt in the ease of mornings, the calm of dinners, and the smoother flow of everyday life.
The Core Areas of Growth at VITA:
We’ve built our therapy at VITA around six core areas of development, because treating the whole child is where real change happens.
How OT Works at VITA:
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter therapy. Every child moves through our clear, three-step method:
1. Assess
A strengths-based evaluation that looks at the whole child, not just the symptoms. We get to the root.
2. Activate
A customized plan that’s practical, targeted, and tailored to your child and family.
3. Advance
Ongoing therapy with measurable progress that carries into home, school, and daily life.
Conditions We Treat:
At VITA Pediatrics, Occupational Therapy addresses both everyday challenges and complex medical or developmental conditions. Our team evaluates the whole child, emotional, sensory, motor, cognitive, and social systems.
Regulation & Emotional Needs
Frequent meltdowns, difficulty calming
Anxiety, rigidity with routines, difficulty adapting to change
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Emotional dysregulation related to trauma or stress
Sensory Processing & Integration
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Over- or under-responsiveness to sounds, textures, lights, or movement
Constant seeking of crashing, spinning, or deep pressure
Difficulty with busy, multi-sensory environments (classrooms, playgrounds)
Motor Delays & Coordination
Fine motor: handwriting, scissor use, utensil use, dressing
Gross motor (in partnership with PT): balance, coordination, posture, endurance
Dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Low muscle tone (hypotonia) or poor core stability
Executive Functioning & Attention
Difficulty with attention, task initiation, or follow-through
Challenges with planning, sequencing, and organization
Working memory deficits
Executive dysfunction associated with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and learning disabilities
Self-Care & Daily Living Skills
Dressing (buttons, zippers, shoes)
Hygiene (toileting, tooth brushing, bathing)
Feeding difficulties: picky eating, oral-motor delays, texture avoidance
Limited independence in daily routines at home or school
Social Participation & Peer Interaction
Difficulty joining group play or structured activities
Rigidity, inflexibility, or limited problem-solving with peers
Trouble reading body language, facial expressions, or social cues
Social challenges related to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neurological & Complex Medical Conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or concussion recovery
Developmental Delay / Global Developmental Delay
Genetic and rare syndromes: Down Syndrome, Rett Syndrome,
Fragile X, Prader-Willi, Angelman, Williams, etc.)Neuromuscular disorders (Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida,
Charcot-Marie-Tooth, etc.)Epilepsy and seizure disorders
Post-chemotherapy or oncology-related fatigue/coordination
Stroke, hypoxic brain injury, or other acquired neurological conditions
Don’t See What You’re Looking For?
Not sure if OT is right for your child?
Occupational Therapy is a broad field, and no two children present the same way. If your child’s needs aren’t listed here but fall within emotional regulation, sensory integration, motor development, executive function, self-care, or social participation, we are very likely able to help.
Contact our team and we’ll review your child’s history, consult with your physician if needed, and guide you toward the best next step.
Therapy, Elevated: The VITA Concierge Approach
Your Child Is Ready. And So Are We.
Change doesn’t wait for the “right time.” Every week shapes how your child feels in their body, how they join in with peers, how mornings and evenings flow at home. At VITA, therapy isn’t just a session on the calendar, it’s concierge-level care that transforms the way kids move through their world and the way families experience daily life.