Occupational Therapy Services

Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers

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Little Bean Pediatric OT provides occupational therapy to infants, toddlers and preschoolers with a focus on early intervention, sensory regulation, motor skills, adaptive skills, and optional consultation clinics to support parents, caregivers and team members throughout your child’s journey.

Evaluations

We will thoroughly assess your child's strengths, challenges, and support needs for everyday activities.

This typically includes:

  • Intake forms

  • Parent interview

  • Observation

  • Informal assessment or standardized evaluation

We will look at all the information we’ve gathered, give you a written report about it, and go over it with you. Then, we’ll work together to create a plan with goals that matter to you and your child.

Our Approach to Therapy

At Little Bean Pediatric occupational therapy, we strive to make your child's playtime fun, engaging, interactive, and creative while making it a learning experience by focusing on activities they're interested in. This way, they learn and grow without it feeling like work!

  • Private occupational therapy sessions-45 or 60 minutes

  • Parent/caregiver coaching

  • Activities to try at home during daily routines

  • (Optional) Consultation clinics

We provide therapy services in your child’s natural environments, whether it's at home, at daycare, or in various community locations, such as parks and libraries in order to tailor our approach to meet your child's specific needs.

Our Specialties

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Early Intervention

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your child's developmental challenges, you're not alone. We can help by offering helpful tools and tips, empowering both you and your child to achieve progress and reach important milestones.

  • Gross motor

  • Fine motor & Bilateral coordination

  • Communication

  • Social/emotional

  • Cognitive skills

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Sensory Regulation

If your child has trouble with things like loud noises or itchy clothes, we can help them learn ways to feel more comfortable and in control.

  • Manage emotions

  • Control behavior

  • Pay attention and focus

  • Transitions

  • Engage in a variety of sensory experiences

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Motor Skills

You want your child to move confidently and interact with their surroundings with ease, but right now you feel concerned about their difficulty with motor skills and everyday tasks—that's where we come in! Together, we'll work on exercises and activities that will help your child develop better coordination, strength, and confidence.

  • Balance and coordination

  • Fine motor manipulation

  • Hand strength

  • Bilateral coordination

  • Handwriting

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Adaptive Skills

We can bring real, positive changes to your child's life. For example, if your child finds it hard to button their shirt, we introduce fun activities that improve their hand strength and coordination. This makes morning routines smoother, boosting their independence and self-esteem, and easing stress during morning or evening routines.

  • Sleeping

  • Eating

  • Dressing

  • Hygiene tasks

  • Toileting

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Consultation Clinics

At Little Bean OT, we understand that starting therapy can feel overwhelming and uncertain for families. We're here to help by creating clear support plans crafted to your child's needs, ensuring you see real progress and feel more at ease.

If you need guidance to support your child's growth, want to team up with a caregiver or teacher, or have specific questions, sign up for a consultation clinic. We're here to help YOU help your child thrive!

  • In-person or virtual sessions

  • No direct child therapy

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We Are Accepting New Clients!

Little Bean Pediatric OT provides in-home and community occupational therapy for kids from birth to five throughout Middlesex County, NJ. Not only do we come to you for your convenience, but your child also has the opportunity to learn new skills in the comfort of their natural environment!

Contact us for a free consultation today to become part of the Little Bean OT family

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