Pediatric Occupational Therapy Anchorage AK
Welcome to PlayWorks Pediatric Therapy Services
Helping Children Thrive Through Purposeful Play and Personalized Care
At PlayWorks Pediatric Therapy Services, we believe every child has the potential to flourish. Our pediatric occupational therapy services in Anchorage AK are designed to support children in developing the essential life skills they need for daily living, learning, and playing, all in a fun, nurturing, and family-centered environment.
What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
Pediatric Occupational Therapy helps children build the skills necessary for independence and participation in everyday activities, from self-care and school performance to play and social interaction. We work with children of all abilities to strengthen foundational areas such as motor coordination, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and more.
Meet the Providers
Our team of expert providers is here to serve you and your family at PlayWorks Pediatric Therapy Services in Anchorage AK If you feel your child may benefit from support or assistance, please contact us today.
Our Core Areas of Focus
Sensory Integration
Children with sensory processing challenges may be over- or under-responsive to sensory input. We provide individualized sensory-based therapy to help children regulate their responses to stimuli like sound, touch, movement, and visual input. This improves focus, coordination, behavior, and emotional well-being.
Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor development is essential for everyday tasks such as writing, buttoning, tying shoes, and using utensils. Our therapists use play-based techniques to strengthen hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and precision, laying the groundwork for classroom success and independence at home.
Gross Motor Skills
Gross motor therapy targets large muscle groups used in balance, posture, coordination, and movement. Activities may include obstacle courses, climbing, jumping, and core strengthening to support skills like walking, running, and sports participation.
Mental Health & Emotional Regulation
We support children who experience anxiety, low self-esteem, frustration tolerance, or difficulty with transitions and social interactions. Our therapy promotes self-regulation, resilience, confidence, and coping strategies in a child-friendly and supportive setting.
Self-Care & Independence
We help children master essential life skills such as dressing, feeding, grooming, toileting, and managing routines. These are the building blocks of independence, and our therapy is designed to make them fun, attainable, and age-appropriate.
Parent & Caregiver Education
Caregivers are an essential part of the therapy process. We offer guidance, coaching, and home program support to empower families with strategies that extend beyond the therapy room. Your involvement helps ensure your child’s progress continues across environments.
Our Approach
At PlayWorks Pediatric Therapy Services, therapy is guided by:
- Child-Centered Practice: Tailored to your child’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.
- Evidence-Based Techniques: Grounded in research and best practices.
- Play-Based Intervention: Because kids learn best when they're having fun.
- Family Involvement: You’re an essential part of your child’s journey.
- Collaborative Care: We partner with teachers, doctors, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach.
Who We Help
We work with children from infancy through adolescence with a wide range of diagnoses and challenges, including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- ADHD & Executive Functioning Difficulties
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Developmental Delays
- Down Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Anxiety & Emotional Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Premature Birth or NICU history
- Motor Coordination Disorders (e.g., DCD/dyspraxia)
Services We Offer
- Comprehensive OT Evaluations
- Individual Therapy Sessions
- Sensory Integration Therapy
- School Readiness Programs
- Parent & Caregiver Workshops
Why Choose PlayWorks Pediatric Therapy Services?
- Licensed, compassionate occupational therapists
- Customized treatment plans tailored to your child
- Warm, sensory-friendly therapy spaces
- Flexible scheduling and family-focused care
- Trusted by parents, pediatricians, and educators
What our Families Have to Say
"Watching a child makes it obvious that the development of his mind comes through his movements."
Maria Montessori
"You can discover more about a person in a hour of play than a year of conversation."
Plato