Helping Students Participate, Grow & Thrive
School-Based Occupational Therapy supporting children, families, educators, and educational teams — helping students access and take part in school life with confidence.
- School-Based
- OT focus
- Collaborative
- team approach
- Student-Centered
- individualized
Compassionate, collaborative care for every learner
Happy Day OT provides compassionate, collaborative occupational therapy services focused on helping children participate more successfully in their educational environment and daily routines.
The occupational therapist’s background spans a wide range of settings, including school-based occupational therapy, pediatric home-based therapy, services for children with IEPs, pediatric specialty therapy, mental health, hospital-based care, Veterans Affairs, and work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Supporting access & participation at school
Occupational therapy in the educational environment can support a student’s ability to access and participate in school-related activities. Areas of potential support may include:
Fine Motor & Visual-Motor Skills
Supporting the coordination and control students use for classroom tasks and hands-on learning.
Handwriting & Classroom Participation
Helping students engage more fully in writing and everyday classroom activities.
Sensory Processing & Regulation
Strategies that support a student’s ability to stay regulated and ready to learn.
Self-Care & Functional School Routines
Building independence in routines that are part of the school day.
Motor Planning & Coordination
Supporting the planning and sequencing of movements across school activities.
Environmental Adaptations
Adjusting the classroom environment so students can access and participate more easily.
Assistive Strategies & Accommodations
Tools and approaches that help a student take part in learning alongside peers.
Team Collaboration
Working alongside teachers, parents, and educational teams to support each student.
IEP-Related OT Services
Assessment, consultation, and services within the educational setting when appropriate.
Services emphasize participation and access to education. Occupational therapy does not guarantee specific academic or medical outcomes; all support is individualized to the student and their educational environment.
Collaborative. Compassionate. Student-Centered.
Happy Day OT believes the best support happens when therapists, educators, families, and other members of a student’s team work together. Services are individualized to the student’s needs and educational environment, so support fits naturally into the school day.
Collaborative
Therapists, educators, families, and team members working together toward shared goals.
Compassionate
A warm, encouraging approach that meets each student where they are.
Student-Centered
Services individualized to the student’s needs and educational environment.
Partners across the educational community
Happy Day OT supports the people and organizations who help children learn and grow.
Public & Charter Schools
On-campus occupational therapy support aligned with students’ school day.
School Districts
Contracting partners for district-wide student support needs.
Educational Programs
Support across a range of educational settings and program models.
Special Education Students
Services for students receiving special education services.
IEP Teams
Collaboration with IEP teams for assessment, consultation, and services.
Families & Educators
Partnering with the adults who support each child every day.
Let’s Help Students Have a Happy Day
Whether you’re a school, district, IEP team, or family, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to explore how school-based occupational therapy can support your students.