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Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Greenville, SC
Helping Children Thrive in Everyday Life
At Word Play Pediatric Therapies, our pediatric occupational therapists help children build the skills they need to participate confidently in daily routines at home, school, and in the community. Through play-based, child-centered occupational therapy, we support children with fine-motor challenges, sensory processing needs, self-care skills, and school-related tasks, while partnering closely with families along the way.​​​
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What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy focuses on helping children develop the skills needed to participate in everyday activities, or “occupations,” such as playing, learning, dressing, eating, and interacting with others. Occupational therapy supports both physical and sensory development, helping children feel successful and confident in their daily lives.
Our occupational therapy services are individualized to meet each child’s unique strengths, challenges, and goals. Therapy sessions are designed to be engaging and motivating, using play-based activities that help children build functional skills in a natural and supportive way.
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We commonly support children with:
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Fine motor skills (grasping, handwriting, cutting, buttoning)
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Visual-motor and hand–eye coordination
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Sensory processing and sensory regulation
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Self-care skills such as dressing, feeding, and hygiene
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Attention, organization, and classroom participation
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Body awareness, coordination, and motor planning
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Our therapists work closely with parents and caregivers to provide education and practical strategies that can be carried over into daily routines at home and school.
How We Help Children in OT
What is the difference between OT & PT?
PTs and OTs work very closely together on motor development. OTs focus on fine motor skills, which are the small muscles of the body. PTs focus more on gross motor skills, which are movements using the large muscles of the body.
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A PT helps improve the quality of the movement, whereas an OT helps improve the quality of participation in an individual's daily functional tasks. ​
Wondering if occupational therapy could help your child?
Call (864) 370-0131 or request an evaluation online to get started.
Explanation of Common Occupational Therapy Terms...
Fine Motor
Fine motor skills allow children to use their hands effectively for tasks such as grasping toys, holding utensils, writing, cutting, buttoning, and zipping. Occupational therapy supports hand strength, coordination, and precision to improve independence in daily tasks.
Visual Motor and Visual-Perceptual Skills
Visual-motor skills involve coordinating vision with hand movements, while visual-perceptual skills help children interpret what they see. These skills are important for tasks such as handwriting, puzzles, drawing, copying shapes, and organizing materials.
Sensory Processing and Regulation
Some children experience challenges processing sensory input such as sound, movement, touch, or visual information. These differences can impact attention, emotional regulation, behavior, and participation in daily activities.
Occupational therapy helps children better understand and respond to sensory input, supporting improved regulation, focus, and confidence across environments.
Self-Care and Daily Living Skills
Self-care skills include activities such as dressing, feeding, grooming, and toileting. Occupational therapy supports children in building independence and confidence with these essential daily routines.
Body Awareness, Coordination, and Motor Planning
Body awareness and motor planning help children understand where their body is in space and how to plan and execute movements. These skills support participation in play, sports, classroom activities, and everyday movement.
