What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy (OT) helps children build the skills they need to participate in daily life—through a play-based, personalized approach. For children with autism, OT focuses on supporting independence, regulation, communication, and participation in meaningful activities.
Every child with autism is unique, and so is their therapy. That’s why OT is highly individualized, designed around a child’s specific strengths, challenges, and goals.
Independence
Regulation
Engagement
Function
Our Approach To Occupational Therapy
Empower your child with the skills, confidence, and independence they need to flourish in their daily life. At Bridging the Gap, we’re here to guide your family on this meaningful and rewarding journey.
Focus on Daily Activities
We address everyday challenges your child faces, such as self-care, school tasks, and social engagement, helping them build essential life skills for increased independence.
A Holistic Approach
We understand that every child is unique. Our occupational therapists focus on your child’s entire well-being by blending physical, cognitive, emotional, and social support tailored to their needs.
Play With A Purpose
Our “Play with a Purpose” model incorporates sensory integration techniques to help your child better understand and respond to their environment.
Family-Centered Support
We guide parents through the process by providing practical tools, personalized coaching, and advocacy, ensuring your family feels supported every step of the way.
Play With A Purpose
Our play with a purpose approach allows your child to have a safe and fun place to play with bigger goals in mind.
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We Address the Basic Questions of
Occupational Therapy
What Does OT Address in Autism?
Depending on your child’s needs, OT may focus on:
Sensory processing – Helping children respond more comfortably to sounds, textures, movement, and other sensory input
Emotional regulation – Teaching strategies to manage big emotions and improve self-control
Fine & gross motor skills – Building coordination, balance, strength, and hand skills for tasks like handwriting or riding a bike
Daily living skills – Supporting independence in dressing, eating, brushing teeth, and using the bathroom
Play & social interaction – Encouraging communication, sharing, turn-taking, and imaginative play
Bottom Line: Occupational Therapy helps autistic children grow by meeting them where they are and guiding them toward where they want to be.
Do you offer support for parents?
Yes, we provide personalized coaching, advice, and advocacy support to ensure that parents feel equipped and confident throughout the process.
How do I get started?
It’s simple! Call Us or Fill Out the Form and we can set up a consultation. We will schedule a time to discuss your child’s needs and how we can help. Below we have listed other information for you to learn more.
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- FAQ Page
- About Us
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Contact Us
- (916) 577- 6211
- admin@btgautism.com
- Serving Placer County