Pediatric Occupational Therapy
in Birmingham, AL, & Houston, TX
Helping Children Build the Skills They Need to Thrive
If your child struggles with daily activities like playing, feeding, dressing, or staying calm, occupational therapy can be a total game changer.
At PhysioBaby Therapy & Wellness, our expert manual therapists partner with families to help infants and children gain the skills they need to engage with the world more independently and confidently. Visit us in Birmingham, AL, or let us come to you in Houston, TX, and together we’ll help your child build the skills they need for success in all areas of life.
What Is Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
Pediatric occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need to participate in the activities they spend time on during the day, which we call “occupations.” These include things like playing with toys, eating, getting dressed, following routines, and navigating sensory input from their environment.
At PhysioBaby, our therapists take a whole-body approach. We look at how a child’s sensory systems, muscle tone, posture, and fine motor coordination work together. Then we use play-based, hands-on strategies to support their growth naturally.
What Pediatric Occupational Therapy Can Address
If your child finds everyday activities challenging, occupational therapy can help. We commonly work with children experiencing:
- Difficulty with fine motor tasks (grasping, using utensils, holding a crayon)
- Delays in self-care skills like dressing or feeding
- Sensory sensitivities or seeking behaviors
- Trouble focusing or sitting still
- Poor coordination or body awareness
- Challenges with transitions or changes in routine
- Emotional regulation difficulties (frequent meltdowns or frustration)
- Feeding therapy (bottle, breast, and solids)
Many of our therapists also have significant hospital experience working with medically fragile infants, which gives us the skills necessary to support their more complex needs in therapy.
Our Approach to Pediatric Therapy
Our approach starts with the belief that you must address the body’s structure before expecting functional improvement. We use proven, hands-on techniques to release physical restrictions in the body because posture, alignment, and muscle tension all affect how a child moves, feels, and functions.
We also believe in collaboration. We’ll always work to ensure you understand what we’re doing and why. We take time to explain what we’re seeing in your child’s body, and we show you how to support their progress at home in ways that feel doable, not overwhelming.
Benefits of Pediatric Occupational Therapy
When we create a strong foundation for your child’s future development, the results can be incredible. Our occupational therapists can help your child:
- Improve their fine motor skills for writing, eating, and play
- Increase their independence with self-care tasks
- Regulate sensory input more effectively
- Strengthen their attention, focus, and emotional regulation
- Build better coordination and body awareness
- Gain confidence in everyday routines and social situations
What Our Families Are Saying
Why Choose PhysioBaby for Your Child’s Care?
Here’s why families throughout Birmingham, AL, and Houston, TX, trust PhysioBaby with their child’s care:
Experienced Team
Our occupational therapists are experts in manual therapy, sensory integration, and early childhood development. With advanced training and a hands-on approach, we provide individualized care that makes a real difference.
Specialized Services
We offer specialized techniques like craniosacral fascial therapy (CFT) and dynamic movement intervention (DMI) that support the whole child, which are not commonly available services in typical pediatric settings. Plus, our Birmingham clinic offers therapy services for the whole family.
Safe Place for Families
Most of all, PhysioBaby is a safe, supportive environment where every child is met with respect, and where every parent is treated as an essential part of the therapy team. We’re here for you during the hard times, and we’ll celebrate alongside you during the good times.
Let’s Help Your Child Build the Skills to Succeed
If you’re wondering whether occupational therapy could help your child, let’s talk. We’ll walk you through what to expect and schedule an in-clinic visit in Birmingham or an in-home evaluation in Houston. Give us a call today to get started.
