Occupational Therapy

Partnering with families to help children build everyday skills through play, movement, and meaningful connection.
Young girl with pigtails, wearing a Super Girl costume, swinging on a therapy swing in the OT gym.

When everyday tasks feel out of reach, we help make them part of the journey.  

Occupational therapy supports children in developing the foundational skills they need to thrive in daily life—at home, in school, and in the world. Whether your child is navigating sensory sensitivities, motor delays, or challenges with routines and regulation, our occupational therapists focus on the whole child. 

Through play-based approaches and purposeful activities, we meet each child where they are and introduce “just-right challenges”—those moments of stretch that build confidence, competence, and joy. From the first evaluation to ongoing intervention, we partner closely with caregivers to ensure therapy is meaningful, connected, and rooted in your child’s unique strengths.

For ages

1 - 8 years  
Returning clients up to the 12 years

Time commitment

Varies based on clinical recommendations, typically once a week for a 60-minute session.

Locations

Minnetonka Center, Harman Center, Nicollet Center

Hours

Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM  
Friday 8:00 AM -12:00 PM 

Eligibility: Recommendations for therapy will be determined at an evaluation/assessment completed by a St. David's therapist.

What Occupational Therapy Can Support 


Our occupational therapists help children build the skills they need for everyday life—through play, movement, and meaningful connection. Depending on your child’s needs, therapy may focus on: 

  • Sensory processing and regulation – managing responses to sounds, textures, movement, and other input 

  • Gross and fine motor development – from climbing and riding a bike to grasping objects and writing 

  • Postural strength and motor coordination – supporting balance, stability, and smooth movement 

  • Visual-motor integration – connecting what a child sees with how they move 

  • Handwriting and school readiness 

  • Play and early social interaction 

  • Emotional regulation and attention – tools to manage big feelings and stay focused 

  • Daily living skills – such as dressing, brushing teeth, and feeding 

Our therapists collaborate closely with families—and with teachers and care teams when needed—to support your child’s growth at home, in school, and in the community. 

Introduction to Occupational Therapy

Assessment Example

What Families Say

Frequently Asked Questions

Children need to demonstrate a need that is impacting their current function or as measured on a standardized assessment. 

Caregiver will join their child so they are available for an interview, skilled therapist will administer standardized assessments, clinical observations and caregiver questionnaire which typically last about an hour.

At St. David’s, we recognize that growth and healing happen in stages. Episodes of care are flexible periods of support that begin when needs are identified and naturally pause when goals are met. Families and clients may return for new episodes as needs evolve—each time reconnecting with a team that knows their story and walks alongside them. Each episode of care may range from 6 months to 2 years.

Super play-based on the floor following the lead of the child.