Pediatric Therapy
Shalom Ministries occupational therapy helps children grow and thrive by supporting their cognition, social skills, emotions, and physical abilities through fun, play-based activities. If your child is having trouble reaching developmental milestones, facing challenges at school, or showing signs of behavioral difficulties, occupational therapy can provide the support they need to succeed.​
What is occupational therapy?
​Occupational therapy helps children become more independent and successful in their daily lives by identifying and addressing the challenges that may be impacting their development. Using play-based activities and sensory-rich interventions, therapists support the growth of essential life skills—so children can thrive at home, in school, and in the community.
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What sets occupational therapy apart is its holistic approach. Occupational therapists look at the whole child—mind and body—to uncover the root causes that may be affecting performance. By considering emotional, mental, and physical factors together, they create individualized strategies that help children fully engage in meaningful, everyday activities.
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Self-regulation: managing emotions and behaviors
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Sensory processing: responding appropriately to sensory input in the environment
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Fine motor skills: hand strength, coordination, handwriting
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​Learning and attention
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Play and engagement
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Social and emotional development
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Self-care skills: dressing, hygiene, grooming
Occupational therapy benefits
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)​
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Developmental Delays
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Global Developmental Delay​
Common diagnoses that benefit from occupational therapy
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Sensory Processing Challenges
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Adjustment Disorders
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
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​Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Therapy is not about
fixing something that’s “wrong.”
It’s about providing support
to help your child grow, learn,
and reach their full potential.
Every child is uniquely wired, with their own strengths, challenges, and ways of seeing the world. That individuality is what makes them special. Like all of us, children sometimes need a little extra support—and therapy offers targeted, thoughtful strategies to help them build skills and confidence in everyday life.
Neuroplasticity means that the brain can change, grow, and adapt.
Our brains are designed to learn, heal, and form new connections throughout life. This is exciting news—because with the right, targeted interventions, both children and adults have the ability to improve skills, overcome challenges, and enhance their overall performance.
Parents are part of the process
Therapy equips children with the tools and strategies they need to reach their full potential, helping them grow, learn, and thrive across all areas of life. By addressing concerns early, we lay the foundation for long-term success.
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Parents are an essential part of the process.
We work alongside you, offering support and practical strategies you can use in daily routines so progress continues beyond the therapy sessions.
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As children gain new skills, they often become more confident and develop stronger self-esteem—two key ingredients for success both now and in the future.