Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy helps children participate fully in the activities that matter most — playing, learning, and growing. Our OTs specialize in sensory processing, fine motor development, and the daily life skills that build independence and confidence.
How do I know if my child needs occupational therapy?
If your child struggles with getting dressed, holding a pencil, tolerating certain textures or sounds, sitting still long enough to learn, or managing everyday tasks that seem easy for other kids their age — those are signs an OT evaluation could help. Occupational therapy addresses the underlying skills that make daily life feel hard.
What we treat
Our occupational therapists evaluate and treat the full range of challenges that affect a child's ability to participate in daily activities at home, school, and in the community.
- Sensory processing and integration
- Fine motor skills and handwriting
- Self-care and daily living skills
- Visual-motor and perceptual skills
- Attention and executive function
- Feeding and oral motor therapy
- Play skills and social participation
- School and classroom readiness
Our approach
We start with a comprehensive evaluation that looks at your child's sensory processing, motor skills, self-care abilities, and participation in daily activities. This gives us a complete picture of their strengths and challenges.
Treatment is individualized and play-based. We create a sensory-rich environment where children can explore, build skills, and gain confidence in a safe, supportive setting.
Parent coaching is a key part of our program. We teach families strategies to support their child's sensory and motor needs at home, in school, and in the community.
Questions parents ask us
Straight answers to the things families want to know before getting started.
How do I know if my child needs occupational therapy?
Signs your child may benefit from OT include: trouble with buttons, zippers, or using utensils; messy or painful handwriting; extreme reactions to textures, sounds, or clothing tags; difficulty sitting still or paying attention; struggling with self-care tasks like brushing teeth or getting dressed; or challenges with age-appropriate play and social interaction. If daily tasks feel like a battle, an OT evaluation can tell you why.
What does a pediatric occupational therapist actually do?
Pediatric OTs help children build the skills they need for everyday life — getting dressed, eating, writing, playing, and participating in school. They look at the whole child: sensory processing, fine motor skills, attention, self-regulation, and how all of those things work together. Sessions are play-based and tailored to what your child needs.
What causes sensory processing difficulties in children?
Sensory processing differences are common in children with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and anxiety — but they also occur in children with no other diagnosis. The brain processes sensory input differently, making some sensations feel overwhelming or barely noticeable. OT uses structured sensory experiences to help the nervous system respond more effectively.
My child has frequent meltdowns. Can OT help?
Meltdowns are often a sign that a child's nervous system is overwhelmed — not that they're being difficult. Occupational therapy helps identify what's triggering the overload (sensory input, transitions, demands) and teaches children and families strategies to regulate before things escalate. Many families see a significant reduction in meltdown frequency and intensity.
Can OT help with sensory processing disorder?
Yes. Sensory integration therapy is a core part of our OT program. We use evidence-based techniques to help children process and respond to sensory input more effectively — reducing meltdowns, improving focus, and making daily routines more manageable. We also teach parents strategies to use at home.
What insurance does Kredo Health accept for OT?
Kredo Health participates with a variety of insurance plans including Medicaid, CMS, United Healthcare, Cigna, Tricare, AMbetter, Allegiance, and Aetna for occupational therapy services. Coverage and benefits vary by individual policy. Families should contact their insurance carrier directly to confirm their specific benefits and financial responsibility.
How is OT different from speech therapy?
Speech therapy focuses on communication and language. Occupational therapy focuses on the skills needed for daily life — fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, attention, and school participation. Many children benefit from more than one service, and at Kredo Health, our therapists coordinate so every service works toward the same goals.
Does your child struggle with eating?
Feeding therapy is a specialized area of occupational therapy that addresses sensory aversions, texture sensitivities, and the behavioral aspects of mealtimes. Our OTs work alongside our speech-language pathologists to support children with picky eating, mealtime distress, and feeding difficulties related to sensory processing.
Learn about feeding therapyWhy families choose Kredo Health
We're more than a therapy clinic. We're your partner — from the first phone call through every milestone your child reaches.
Every specialist your child needs, in one place
Speech therapy, occupational therapy, and ABA — all under one roof. No juggling appointments across three different clinics. No gaps in communication between providers. Just one team, focused on your child.
Your child's therapists actually talk to each other
When your child receives more than one service at Kredo Health, their therapists coordinate on shared goals and share what they're seeing. That means every session builds on the last — not in a silo.
You're part of the team, not just a bystander
We teach you the strategies your child's therapist uses so progress doesn't stop when the session ends. Parent involvement isn't optional here — it's built into how we work.
We believe in starting early
The earlier a child gets support, the more the brain can adapt and grow. We take early concerns seriously and work to get children into services quickly — because waiting rarely makes things easier.
Support that goes beyond the therapy room
We help families navigate insurance questions, school IEPs, referrals, and next steps. We're not just here for the session — we're here for the whole journey.
Your neighbors, not a national chain
We're a local clinic rooted in the West Orlando community — Windermere, Horizon West, Winter Garden, Clermont, and beyond. We know the schools, the pediatricians, and the families we serve.
Insurance questions? We can help
Kredo Health participates with a variety of insurance plans including Medicaid, United Healthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, and more. Our team is happy to discuss insurance participation and available services with your family.
Ready to see the difference for your family?
Request an evaluation — our team is here to discuss services and answer your insurance questions every step of the way.
Ready to get started?
Schedule an OT evaluation today. Serving Windermere, Horizon West, Winter Garden, Clermont, and all of Central Florida.
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