OT SOLUTIONS | Occupational Therapy
6163 St Route 3
Waterloo, IL 62298
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Located within Numa Fitness
(618) 580-6541
Helpful Resources
Welcome to the Occupational Therapy (OT) Educational Resources page! Here, you'll find a collection of helpful resources to support your or your child's journey in occupational therapy. Whether you're a client, parent, caregiver, or practitioner, these resources will cover a variety of topics to help you learn more about your OT experience. Explore, learn, and grow with our resources!
What is OT? What do OTs do?
This resource will give an overview of occupational therapy and how it can benefit your child. Click the image to download the PDF!
What is "W-Sitting"
Learn about W-sitting, its potential impacts on your child's development, and strategies to encourage healthier sitting positions. Click the image to download the helpful PDF!
Play Positions
Explore various play positions that support your child's physical development and well-being. Click the image to download the PDF!
Understanding Sensory Integration
Learn more about Sensory Integration and examples of play. Click the image to download the helpful PDF!
Social Stories!
Social stories are great tools designed to help children understand situations that might feel scary or overwhelming. These personalized narratives provide clear and simple explanations about what to expect in various scenarios, such as visiting the doctor, starting a new school, or attending a social event. By breaking down the steps, social stories can significantly reduce anxiety and build confidence in your child.
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Social stories can be customized to address your child's unique needs and challenges. Whether your child needs support with daily routines, social interactions, or specific fears, we can tailor these stories to ensure they are relatable and effective.
Click the pictures to download or ask your OT about creating personalized social stories!
Toy Guide
Explore different toys to engage your child with the fun activities listed.
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Sensory Diet
A sensory diet is a personalized activity plan designed to help children with sensory processing challenges. It includes specific sensory activities that can be integrated into daily routines to improve focus, calmness, and adaptability.
Click the image to download the PDF!