L.T.O.
Occupational therapy: independence in everyday things
Getting dressed, eating, holding a pencil, coping with noise or textures, playing with others: occupational therapy helps every child do what children their age do.
What it is
How we help
Occupational therapy works on the skills a child needs for daily life: fine and gross motor skills, coordination, motor planning, self-care and how the brain processes what it senses. When that sensory information isn’t well organized, behaviors appear that look like tantrums but are really a response to too much—or too little—stimulation.
Our occupational therapists are trained in sensory integration, special education, assistive technology and feeding difficulties, and they make splints and orthoses when needed. They work mostly with children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.
Who is it for?
It can help if your child…
- Children who avoid noises, textures, clothing or certain foods
- Clumsiness, frequent falls or poor coordination
- Trouble holding a pencil, cutting or buttoning
- Very restless children who seek movement all the time
- Picky eating or difficulty chewing
- Autistic children or children with ADHD who need regulation
Step by step
How we work
Sensory and motor profile
We observe how the child responds to stimuli and how they move, play and solve tasks.
Intervention plan
We choose functional goals: dressing alone, tolerating a haircut, writing their name.
Active sessions
Obstacle courses, sensory play, fine motor work and daily living activities, always at their pace.
A sensory diet for home
You get routines and adjustments for home and the classroom that help with regulation.
Our team
Who will see you
Graduates in Human Communication, Special Education and Occupational Therapy, with more than 10 years of experience with children.
L.T.O.
Monserrat Mendoza Piña
Occupational therapistBefore you decide
Pediatric occupational therapy in Tijuana
Occupational therapy is often the least understood of children’s therapies.
Read the guideFAQ
Common questions
What is sensory integration?
It is how the brain organizes what comes in through the senses—touch, movement, hearing, sight—so we can respond appropriately. When it doesn’t work well, a child may over- or under-react to everyday stimuli.
Is occupational therapy only for autistic children?
No. It helps any child with motor, sensory, feeding or independence difficulties, with or without a diagnosis.
How do I know if my child needs OT?
If your child avoids playing with other kids, gets frustrated easily, struggles with everyday tasks like dressing or eating, or reacts strongly to noise and textures, a timely evaluation will give you clarity.
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