Children’s Developmental & Occupational Therapy Services

Children’s Developmental & Occupational Therapy Services Pediatric OT Practice located in Villa Park, Illinois.

07/22/2025

Did you know that occupational therapists use games as a super fun way to help kids develop important skills?

Games aren't just for fun — they're powerful tools that our OTs at CDOT like to use to work on everything from fine motor skills to emotional regulation.

Games help kids develop problem solving skills by encouraging them to think strategically and creatively. They also boost confidence as kids master new challenges and achieve goals within the game.

Activities like board games teach children to follow rules, take turns, and manage their emotions — while fine motor skills get a workout through activities like puzzles and building blocks, enhancing hand-eye coordination. Visual motor skills are improved through games that require visual tracking and spatial awareness, such as mazes or connect-the-dots.

So next time you see a child playing, remember they're not just having fun—they're building essential skills for life with the help of OTs who know how to make learning an adventure!

4th of July fun at CDOT services! 🇺🇸 🎆 🍦
07/04/2025

4th of July fun at CDOT services! 🇺🇸 🎆 🍦

Happy 4th of July! Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.

A great example of an intrinsic muscle strengthening activity is tissue paper art. You can create cool collages, mosaics...
07/03/2025

A great example of an intrinsic muscle strengthening activity is tissue paper art. You can create cool collages, mosaics, and other designs with it. Tissue paper art can help kids improve their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity. Plus it's a fun way to work on bilateral coordination by using both hands together. It involves crossing midline, working with multi steps and pattern following. It’s also great for sensory exposure using different textures.

Happy first (official) day of SUMMER! Wishing all our little patients and their families a wonderful summer break! ☀️ Wh...
06/21/2025

Happy first (official) day of SUMMER!

Wishing all our little patients and their families a wonderful summer break! ☀️

While you enjoy the sunshine make sure to check back for fun tips and activity ideas that we’ll be posting all summer long.

Balance challenges are often used in pediatric settings to assess and improve motor skills, coordination, and stability ...
06/04/2025

Balance challenges are often used in pediatric settings to assess and improve motor skills, coordination, and stability in children. By using balance tools around the clinic we had our kiddos sequence different courses for each other which helped demonstrate creative organization and executive functioning.

Pediatric OTs address a variety of issues, including fine motor skills, sensory processing, and social skills, to help c...
05/21/2025

Pediatric OTs address a variety of issues, including fine motor skills, sensory processing, and social skills, to help children succeed in different environments.

Head over to our website to see how we might be able to help your family.

www.cdotservices.com

Messy play: where creativity meets curiosity! It's not just fun, it's crucial for sparking creativity, sensory explorati...
05/07/2025

Messy play: where creativity meets curiosity! It's not just fun, it's crucial for sparking creativity, sensory exploration, and problem-solving skills in kids. Let them get messy and watch them grow!

Mud play is a great example of messy play and is a wonderful way to support sensory processing, motor skills, and imaginative play, making it a super beneficial tool we use for pediatric occupational therapy.

A few fun ways to incorporate mud play this summer are:

Mud pies- kids can create and decorate mud pies, enhancing fine motor skills and creativity.
Mud painting- using mud as paint on surfaces promotes sensory exploration and gross motor skills.
Mud kitchen- setting up a mud kitchen with utensils allows for imaginative role-play and sensory exploration.
Mud digging- simple digging for worms or treasures in the mud can improve hand-eye coordination and curiosity.

Embrace the mess, embrace the growth! With supervision, messy play can be loads of fun for your kiddo. *Make sure to check the area for any sharp or abrasive debris and wash hands thoroughly after your child finishes playing.*

Wishing everyone a joyful and egg-citing Easter!
04/20/2025

Wishing everyone a joyful and egg-citing Easter!

A relay race can be beneficial for kiddos for several reasons. Here at CDOT we love setting up creative races and having...
04/16/2025

A relay race can be beneficial for kiddos for several reasons. Here at CDOT we love setting up creative races and having the kids be a part of selecting the course. A few of the main reasons we love to incorporate relay races are —

Physical Activity: Relay races promote physical fitness among children, encouraging them to engage in exercise in a fun and competitive way.

Teamwork and Social Skills: Participating in a relay race requires teamwork, which helps children develop social skills. They learn to communicate, strategize, and support each other.

Confidence Building: Completing a relay race can boost a child's self-esteem. Achieving a goal, whether it's personal or as a team, can be a great confidence booster.

Goal Setting: Relay races can teach children the importance of setting and achieving goals. They learn to work towards a common objective and understand the satisfaction that comes with reaching it.

Now that spring has arrived nature hunts can be a great way to get your kids up and outside. Not only is it a great way ...
03/26/2025

Now that spring has arrived nature hunts can be a great way to get your kids up and outside. Not only is it a great way to get kids to move around and get active but it can also be an excellent way to encourage kids to explore their surroundings and fosters a sense of curiosity about the environment around them.

When done in groups, scavenger hunts promote teamwork. Kids learn to communicate, share ideas, and work together towards a common goal, which is vital for their social development.

Completing a scavenger hunt gives kids a sense of achievement. They learn about setting goals and the satisfaction that comes from accomplishing them.

Overall, scavenger hunts can be a fantastic way for kids to learn and grow while having a great time! Swipe to see the template we used today with our kiddos over at CDOT!

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with our favorite little leprechauns here at CDOT! Wishing everyone a day full of health a...
03/17/2025

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with our favorite little leprechauns here at CDOT! Wishing everyone a day full of health and happiness! 🍀

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Villa Park, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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+18156032764

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