​School Readiness and Classroom Participation

OT helps children prepare for school by supporting motor, cognitive, sensory, and self-regulation skills required for academic routines and classroom participation.

What delays may look like:

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• Difficulty sitting, attending, or completing classroom tasks

• Trouble following multi-step instructions or classroom routines

• Disorganization of materials and workspace

• Struggles with transitions or participation in group activities

How OT helps:
Therapists target functional skills, provide strategies for organization, attention, and self-regulation, and create opportunities to practice in school-like environments. Children develop the confidence and skills to participate successfully in academic and social routines.