Why Home Based Occupational Therapy?

In-home occupational therapy allows our licensed therapists to work with your child in their natural environment—where they feel most safe, comfortable, and confident. Being at home enables us to directly observe and support your child’s daily routines, while using familiar surroundings and materials to build real-life skills that translate beyond the therapy session.

Because therapy happens where life happens, your child can more easily apply what they learn to everyday situations like getting dressed, eating meals, or playing independently.

Benefits of home based occupational therapy include:

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Personalized sessions that focus on your child’s actual routines, like morning dressing or bedtime transitions

Greater engagement of child and family by working in familiar spaces, reducing distractions and increasing comfort

Use of everyday items—such as utensils for self-feeding or handwriting, buttons and zippers for dressing, or toys for fine motor development

Hands-on support for caregivers, with real-time coaching to reinforce therapy goals throughout the week

Incorporating everyday household items into sensory and heavy work activities

Convenient and stress-free scheduling, with no need to drive to a clinic

At Sunshine Therapy Services, we understand that the early years of life are not just important—they're foundational. These formative moments shape a child’s ability to explore, engage, and gain independence in everyday activities.

What makes Sunshine different is our whole-family approach to occupational therapy. We don’t just focus on the child—we partner with caregivers. Through personalized, in-home treatment, we help children build essential skills like self-regulation, coordination, and independence, while also guiding families with practical tools and strategies that fit seamlessly into daily life.

Whether it's getting dressed, managing transitions, or using household items for sensory play and motor development, we empower caregivers to carry therapy into the moments that matter most—through play, routines, and meaningful connection at home.

By combining professional support with caregiver involvement, in the privacy of your own home, we make therapy a natural part of your child’s world—helping them SHINE in their own time, in their own way.

Through therapy, they can develop:

Self-care skills (dressing, bathing, brushing teeth)

Feeding and mealtime independence

Fine motor skills (writing, cutting, manipulating small objects)

Gross motor coordination (balancing, jumping, climbing stairs)

Emotional regulation and coping strategies

Focus, task initiation, and attention span

Safe and appropriate play and social interaction

Time management and planning (especially for teens and young adults)

Job readiness skills and independent living strategies

At Sunshine Therapy Services, we proudly support:

Infants and toddlers (ages 0–3) through early intervention services
Children and teens with sensory processing challenges, motor delays, or neurodivergent diagnoses
Young adults (up to age 21) working toward greater independence in daily living, communication, and social skills
Families seeking personalized, in-home occupational or speech therapy solutions
Service delivery within charter schools and private preschools to support children where they learn and grow

At Sunshine Therapy Services, we don’t just serve clients—we build partnerships with families. Our therapists bring the tools, expertise, and heart to support your child’s growth, while also empowering you—their greatest supporter—to carry those skills into everyday life. Together, we create a nurturing environment where therapy extends beyond each session and becomes part of your family’s rhythm and routine.

Together, we help your child SHINE from their first steps to early adulthood.

Why Home Based Occupational Therapy?

Benefits of home based occupational therapy include:

Why Choose Sunshine Therapy Services

Our occupational therapy services for infants and toddlers focus on:

Continued Support Through Age 21

Occupational therapy can support your child with:

Common Diagnoses Treated

Our occupational therapists help children and young adults with various conditions, including:

Real-Life Skills Developed Through Occupational Therapy

Through therapy, they can develop:

At Sunshine Therapy Services, we proudly support:

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