School Readiness
What is School Readiness in Occupational Therapy?
School readiness in occupational therapy focuses on equipping children with the foundational skills needed to thrive in a school environment. This includes fine and gross motor skills, emotional regulation, sensory processing, social interaction, and independence in daily tasks. At Lume Health, we support children by using engaging, evidence-based approaches tailored to their individual needs. Our goal is to build confidence, enhance functional abilities, and ensure a smoother transition into the structured learning environment of school.
How We Can Help
Developing Essential Skills
Through occupational therapy, we focus on building key school readiness skills in a familiar and comfortable environment. This includes strengthening fine motor abilities for handwriting, improving gross motor coordination for playground activities, and enhancing self-care tasks such as dressing and opening lunchboxes.
Supporting Sensory and Emotional Regulation
Many children struggle with the sensory and emotional demands of a school setting. Our therapists assess and implement strategies to help children manage transitions, manage noise and activity levels, and develop the self-regulation needed for learning and social interactions.
Enhancing Social and Communication Skills
Being able to follow instructions, engage with peers, and participate in group activities is important for school participation. Our therapy sessions incorporate play-based interventions that support turn-taking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring children feel confident in social settings.