Neurodiversity-affirming pediatric OT

Motivating children towards independence.

A team of passionate, neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapists dedicated to supporting children in ways that feel natural and meaningful to them — across nine Metro Detroit locations.

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9 locations across Metro Detroit Neurodiversity-affirming care Parent coaching included

How we help

Every child's plan is built around their strengths and goals. Our therapists support the full range of childhood occupational skills:

Fine motor skills

Sensory processing

Self-care skills

Feeding skills

Social, play & interaction

Emotional regulation

Primitive reflex integration

Visual-motor integration

Executive functioning

Parent & caregiver coaching

Meet our team

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The therapists families trust across Metro Detroit — each profile will feature their photo, credentials, specialties, and a warm introduction in their own words.

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MS, OTR/L · Founder

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OTR/L

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COTA/L

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OTR/L

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From our blog

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Sensory

What is sensory processing — and what does "sensory-seeking" really mean?

A parent-friendly guide to the words you'll hear in your child's sessions.

Development

Primitive reflexes, explained simply

Why some early reflexes stick around, and how integration work helps.

At home

Five fine-motor activities hiding in your kitchen

Skill-building that feels like play, with things you already own.

Our partnerships

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Care works best as a team. Motivate partners with speech therapy and ABA clinics across Metro Detroit, embedding OT services where families already are — one referral network, one shared goal.

Speech therapy partner