Occupational Therapy
The Keys to Independence!
Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) focuses on helping children develop the skills they need to grow into functional, independent adults. Physical impairment, injuries and a host of other issues can hamper a child's ability to perform common tasks or progress normally through the stages of social or cognitive development. Our skilled therapists take a foundational approach to evaluating and treating deficits related to:
  • Delays in fine motor skills
  • Help developing visual motor skills - tracking an object, hand-eye coordination
  • Cognitive delays including problem-solving, memory and attention
  • Children with sensory integration issues
  • Delays in play and social interaction skills
  • Help with learning basic self-care tasks, such as getting dressed.

Our therapists work together in a collaborative environment, featuring large and private therapy rooms with the newest therapy resources and intervention strategies. Trained in multiple-disciplines, our staff provide a wide range of services to create an individualized, developmentally-appropriate and comprehensive treatment plan for you or your loved one.
From building the basic foundations of movement to strengthening neurological pathways, our unique perspective looks at how the whole person functions. Through this developmental scope, we integrate multiple methods to treat individuals of all ages and all abilities.
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We believe in the idea of 'continuity of care', which is why we work to give families the tools to implement therapies in their own homes to maximize the intervention. 

​​Evaluations available by appointment only. 
For more information or to schedule an evaluation, please contact us at (612) 789-1236 or email rehabclinic@actg.org.
Fill out a Symptoms Checklist to see if Occupational Therapy is right for you or your loved one.
If you or your child struggles with coordination, spatial awareness or sensory issues, A Chance To Grow's Occupational Therapy Services may be the perfect wellness therapy for you. Please fill out our Symptoms Checklist to help us learn a little bit more about your current situation. 
Because all of our services work collaboratively, we will refer you or your child to the following services at A Chance To Grow if appropriate: Vision Services, Audiology Services, Speech-Language Pathology and Neurofeedback Services.
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​​​Integrated Therapies
In addition to cross-department training (including S.M.A.R.T.) at our multi-clinic agency, our OTs have also received specialized training in: 
  • Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI®) - an  approach that looks at how well primary motor reflexes (automatic responses from the nervous system) are functioning as a part of the whole brain-body system.
  • Sensory Integration Therapy - a program that focuses on understanding and processing of sensory information including touch, sound, smell, taste, body awareness, movement and spatial awareness.​
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​For additional information on our techniques, resources, and parent aids, we invite you to visit our Helpful Resources page.
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Visual aid used to explain our foundational approach and how individuals can reach higher skills and abilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Occupational Therapy?
Pediatric Occupational Therapy focuses on helping children develop the skills they need to grow into functional, independent adults. Physical impairment, injuries and a host of other issues can hamper a child's ability to perform common tasks or progress normally through the stages of social or cognitive development. Our habilitative therapy is a type of treatment that seeks to help clients develop skills or functions that they were incapable of developing on their own. This type of treatment tends to be common for pediatric clients who haven't developed certain skills at an age-appropriate level.
How Does My Child Qualify?
Occupational Therapy is an insurance-based program. Following an evaluation and subsequent treatments, your insurance provider will be billed. Learn more about our In-Network Insurance Providers.
How Frequently does my child need therapy?
The frequency of treatment is essential to progress. Our therapists will work with you to determine the most appropriate schedule to achieve lasting progress. 
How long does a session last?
A typical session can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
What forms do I Have to fill out?
Please consult your therapist/clinician regarding which forms are required for you. Some forms can be filled out online, others require the user to download/upload PDF versions, or fax in physical copies. All medical forms pertaining to the services of A Chance To Grow  can be accessed here.
What our clients say about our Occupational Therapy Services...
​"Carly's program is proving our hopes true. Her victories and accomplishments are frequent, ongoing and heart-moving. There were medical professionals who told us she was likely to plateau in her development--some said she would never crawl. After our first year doing a home-based neuro-physiological rehabilitation (NPR) program, Carly continues to astound and encourage her family as well as dozens of volunteers. A Chance to Grow gave us a structure around which we could develop Carly's therapies as well as our household and family routines."   - Mother of Client
Have our Occupational Therapy Services worked for you? 
​Share your story! ​ ​Or, visit our Success Stories page and see what else our clients say about us!
MNRI Workshops and Seminars
A Chance To Grow is proud to host MNRI courses at our Minneapolis location. 
For a full schedule of upcoming Masgutova events at ACTG, please click the button. For questions about registration, please contact us at (612) 789-1236.