THERAPY SERVICES

Occupational Therapy

Placing credentialed Occupational Therapists in school settings across Southern California — delivering IEP-aligned OT services that support students' access to educational activities.

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ABOUT THIS SERVICE

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a FAPE-required related service for students whose disabilities affect their ability to participate in educational activities. STS places licensed Occupational Therapists at school sites across Southern California, providing IEP-aligned OT services in the school environment. Our OTs specialize in fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual motor integration, and functional participation in the educational setting. All services are delivered by California-licensed OTs with experience in school-based practice, working as collaborative members of IEP teams.

Supporting student access and participation through school-embedded OT services.

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WHO WE HELP

We Serve Students With...

Fine Motor Skills

Difficulty with handwriting, cutting, drawing, or other tasks requiring hand and finger coordination.

Sensory Processing

Over or under-sensitivity to sensory input affecting participation in daily activities and learning.

Daily Living Skills

Challenges with self-care tasks like dressing, grooming, feeding, and personal hygiene.

Visual Motor Integration

Difficulty coordinating visual information with motor responses, affecting academic performance.

Self-Regulation

Challenges managing emotions, attention, and behavior in school and home environments.

Gross Motor Skills

Difficulty with coordination, balance, and physical activities affecting play and participation.

THE PROCESS

What to Expect

District Inquiry

Contact STS to discuss your district's staffing needs and current service gaps. We gather details on your student population, IEP requirements, and placement timeline.

Provider Placement

We conduct a thorough needs assessment and match your district with qualified, credentialed providers — handling all background checks, credentialing verification, and compliance documentation.

Ongoing Partnership

We provide continuous support throughout the school year — progress check-ins, IEP team coordination, and documentation support to ensure compliant, high-quality service delivery.

WHY CHOOSE STS

The STS Difference

Certified OTs

Our occupational therapists are licensed and credentialed, with specialized training in pediatric OT and sensory integration.

Sensory Integration Expertise

Our OTs are trained in sensory integration approaches including DIR-Floortime, helping children who struggle with sensory processing.

Student-Centered Approach

Our OTs use evidence-based, student-centered approaches that engage learners and produce measurable progress toward IEP goals.

School-Embedded Service Delivery

STS OT services are delivered directly at school sites across Southern California — ensuring seamless integration with students' educational programs.