Skill Builders OT Services, LLC

09/26/2025

We've pulled together a great resource on all things sensory rooms. This covers rules, guidelines, protocols, and much more! https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-room-rules-protocols-and-guidelines/

09/08/2025

As always, message in the patient portal or 251-236-7229 if you have any questions or concerns!

09/01/2025

Reminder we are closed today!

Closed Monday September 1st

08/28/2025

💭 Ever notice how your child’s “bad behaviour” often shows up at the end of the day?

It’s not about them being “naughty.” It’s about their little nervous system finally saying, “I’m done, I can’t hold it together anymore.”

When we understand this, meltdowns stop feeling like defiance, and start looking like stress signals.
And instead of reacting with punishment, we can respond with connection.

👉 Next time your child has a big outburst, try this:

1. Take one deep breath before you speak.

2. Say what you see (“You’re so frustrated your tower fell down”).

3. Offer safety first, solutions second.

✨ You’ll be amazed how quickly they feel seen—and how behaviour follows connection.

➡️ What’s the hardest time of day for meltdowns in your home? (Mine was always right before dinner!)

08/27/2025

Closed Monday September 1st

08/20/2025

When your child stacks blocks, colors, or plays dress-up—they’re actually practicing important skills like problem solving, coordination, creativity, and social interaction.

👩‍👧 As occupational therapists, we use play as a powerful tool to help kids learn and grow in ways that feel fun and natural.

👉 Next time your child is “just playing,” remember: they’re building the foundation for lifelong learning and independence.

08/19/2025

🌟 What is Pediatric Occupational Therapy? 🌟

Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) helps children build the skills they need to grow, play, and thrive in their daily lives. 🧩✨

OT can support children with:
✔️ Fine motor skills (writing, cutting, grasping toys)
✔️ Gross motor coordination (balance, strength, reflex integration)
✔️ Self-care skills (feeding, dressing, grooming)
✔️ Sensory processing (managing how they respond to sights, sounds, textures, and movement)
✔️ Social and play skills

Every child’s journey is unique, and OT focuses on meeting them where they are—helping them reach their fullest potential in a fun, supportive way. 💙

👶👧🧒 Whether it’s learning to hold a crayon, trying new foods, or developing independence in daily routines, OT is here to help children succeed!

08/15/2025

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Don’t forget the kids who are doing the extra work.

The kids whose days don’t end with the final bell, the kids whose breaks don’t follow a school calendar.

The kids who spend their afternoons being shuttled to speech, or PT, or OT.

The kids whose schedules include services and therapies, on top of everything else.

The kids who need extra help and support.

The kids who are struggling to overcome barriers—whether physical, mental, or emotional.

The kids who don’t follow the typical schedules, hit the expected milestones, take the traditional path.

The kids who might need different strategies and tools to help them learn.

These kids are working so hard, too.

They’re tired, too, even if their successes seem smaller or maybe even completely unnoticeable to most.

There likely aren’t any awards for them at the end of the year, or special recognition for how far they’ve come.

But take it from me—they are working SO dang hard.

Don’t forget to acknowledge their efforts.

Because what might be a small hurdle on the track for most kids, could be a Herculean task for a kid who has to try 10 times harder just to make it to the starting line.

These kids might not excel in traditional ways, but there’s nothing unexceptional about them.

Because they work harder for every win, and they don’t take a single one for granted.

07/23/2025

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We are now accepting applications for Sea Stars 2025!
Visit our website for more information on this three-day buddy camp for students with special needs. Many thanks to our sponsors: Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation, Krewe of Kindness, and Rotary Club of Mobile
https://www.disl.edu/dhp/expanded-programs/sea-stars/

06/30/2025

Please call or message if you have any questions!
Have fun and be safe! ❤️💙🤍

06/05/2025

❤️❤️❤️We LOVE our patients❤️❤️❤️
and always welcome any teen, child, or baby
to join our practice!

Whether you come to us when you are sick, or if you need a wellness visit, we always provide a private, comprehensive, and personalized experience. By the way, not only is your yearly wellness check up 100% covered by insurance and often required to maintain your coverage, it also counts as a Sports Physical!
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We are YOUR Home Team
for all of your healthcare needs!
⚾️ 🏀 🎾 📣

05/29/2025