Brown Bear · Schaumburg, Illinois
Occupational Therapy in Schaumburg, IL
Occupational therapy helps children participate more comfortably in play, self-care, school routines, feeding, sensory regulation, and daily life.
Sensory support
Build regulation strategies and environmental supports for everyday routines, transitions, play, and learning.
Motor skills
Support fine motor coordination, hand strength, visual motor skills, and play-based participation.
Daily routines
Practice feeding, dressing, hygiene, classroom participation, and independence with age-appropriate support.
Practical goals for everyday life
OT sessions may focus on the skills children need to feel more successful during meals, play, school tasks, transitions, and self-care routines. Caregiver collaboration helps strategies carry over outside of therapy sessions.
Sensory processing and regulation; Fine motor and visual motor development; Feeding and mealtime participation; Self-care and independence.
Helping children participate in everyday activities
For children, everyday activities include play, getting dressed, managing school materials, and taking part in family routines. Occupational therapy considers the skills and environmental supports that can make participation more manageable. Goals are individualized following an appropriate evaluation.
At our Schaumburg clinic on Wiley Road, families can ask about OT alongside ABA care. Share the activities that matter most to your family, what your child already does well, and situations that are difficult. Intake can explain availability and the next steps for an occupational therapy evaluation.
What a family-centered OT plan may include
Breaking a self-care activity into manageable steps; Practicing hand skills used in play and daily tasks; Considering sensory and environmental needs during participation; Discussing practical changes to routines with caregivers.
These are examples, not a prescribed treatment plan. Feeding or sensory concerns require individual assessment; specific approaches should be recommended by the appropriate clinician.
How OT connects with other services
ABA, OT, and speech therapy each have a different professional focus. If your child receives more than one service, ask how the providers coordinate goals and share relevant information with your permission. An ABA program does not replace an OT evaluation or speech-language assessment.
Before an appointment
Gather prior evaluations and note the daily activities you would like to discuss. Ask about OT-specific insurance benefits, referrals, authorization, and expected costs. Confirm what to bring and whether the caregiver will participate in the evaluation or session.
Pediatric occupational therapy FAQs
How do we know whether OT is appropriate?
Discuss your child’s participation in daily activities with a qualified healthcare professional. An occupational therapy evaluation can clarify needs and whether OT goals are appropriate.
Will my child follow a standard sensory program?
No single approach fits every child. Recommendations should reflect an individual evaluation, goals, and response to support. Ask the clinician to explain the purpose of any suggested activity.
Can OT be coordinated with ABA?
When both are appropriate and available, providers can coordinate within their respective scopes. Ask intake how service scheduling and communication work for your child’s care.
Does insurance cover OT automatically if it covers ABA?
No. Benefits, participating providers, referrals, and authorizations may differ by service. Request verification for OT specifically before making scheduling decisions.