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Occupational Therapy

Supporting independence, regulation, and confidence through individualized, child-centered care.

Children thrive when they have the skills they need to participate comfortably and confidently in daily life. Our Occupational Therapy services support the development of motor, sensory, self-regulation, and functional life skills that allow children to engage successfully at home, school, and in their community.

Rooted in Montessori principles, our approach respects each child’s developmental rhythm while providing targeted, evidence-based support. We focus on practical, real-world skills that promote independence, coordination, focus, and emotional regulation.

What This Means for Your Child

Who We Help

We support children who may be experiencing:

  • Fine motor challenges (grasp, writing, cutting)

  • Sensory sensitivities or sensory-seeking behaviors

  • Difficulty with focus or attention

  • Challenges with transitions or routines

  • Coordination or motor planning difficulties

  • Self-care skill delays (dressing, feeding, hygiene)

  • Regulation challenges or frequent frustration

  • Low muscle tone or endurance

  • Difficulty with organization or task completion

If you’re unsure whether Occupational Therapy is right for your child, we are happy to help guide you.

Skills We Support

Each therapy plan is individualized and may focus on developing:

  • Fine motor coordination

  • Hand strength and dexterity

  • Sensory processing and integration

  • Self-regulation skills

  • Balance and body awareness

  • Motor planning and coordination

  • Visual-motor integration

  • Daily living skills

  • Attention and task persistence

  • Independence in routines

Goals are carefully selected to support both developmental growth and everyday success.

Our Montessori-Informed Approach

What makes Montessori Therapy Services unique is how therapy is experienced.

Instead of repetitive drills or clinical-only exercises, therapy is integrated into meaningful, hands-on activities that naturally develop skills while maintaining engagement and motivation. Sessions are:

  • Child-centered and respectful

  • Observation-guided

  • Purposeful and practical

  • Calm and supportive

  • Designed to foster independence

We believe children make the greatest progress when they feel capable, understood, and actively involved in their learning.

What a Session Looks Like

Each session is thoughtfully structured around your child’s goals. A typical session may include:

  • Warm connection and regulation support

  • Targeted skill-building through engaging activities

  • Movement or sensory integration experiences

  • Functional task practice

  • Brief parent feedback and guidance

Our goal is to help children build skills they can confidently use in real-life situations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my child needs Occupational Therapy?
If your child struggles with daily tasks, coordination, regulation, or sensory sensitivities, an evaluation can help determine whether support would be beneficial.

What ages do you serve?
We support children across early childhood and school-age developmental stages.

How long are sessions?
Session length depends on your child’s needs and individualized plan, which will be discussed during your consultation.

Do you provide evaluations?
Yes. We offer comprehensive evaluations to guide goal development and determine support needs.

How soon will I see progress?
Progress varies based on individual needs and consistency. Our focus is on steady, meaningful development that supports long-term success.

Let’s Support Your Child’s Growth

If you have questions or wonder whether Occupational Therapy may benefit your child, we are here to help.

Early support can make a lasting difference — and we would be honored to walk alongside your family.

Montessori Therapy Services

17500 SW 54th St. Southwest Ranches, FL 33331

(954) 743- 4800

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