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OPT Therapy Services

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OPT Therapy Services partners with Delaware schools and districts to provide exceptional occupational and physical therapy for children with developmental disabilities. For over 25 years, OPT Therapy Services has partnered with Delaware schools and districts to provide exceptional occupational and physical therapy for children with developmental disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and deaf-blindness. Our dedicated, licensed therapists work directly in school environments, delivering compassionate, individualized care that supports student success, empowers families, and strengthens educational partnerships across the state.

01/14/2026

Struggling to keep students engaged during lessons?

Here are 3 OT/PT-approved strategies that support focus and regulation for neurodivergent learners:
✔️ Offer flexible seating options
✔️ Build in short movement breaks
✔️ Use visual schedules and clear transitions

Small changes can make a big impact in helping students feel safe, focused, and ready to learn.

01/12/2026

Meet Mary, one of our amazing Physical Therapist Assistants here at OPT Therapy Services 💙

Mary is passionate about helping students build strength, confidence, and independence in their school day. Her calm, supportive approach helps students feel safe while working toward big goals.

We’re so grateful to have Mary as part of the OPT team!

01/09/2026

Writing effective IEP goals can make a huge difference in a student’s success, especially when OT/PT support is involved.

Here are a few examples of functional OT/PT goals that support real classroom participation.

OPT therapists work directly with teachers and educators to create goals that are meaningful, measurable, and student-centered.

01/07/2026

is another one of our therapist-approved, sensory-friendly activity to keep your child engaged, having fun, and staying regulated over break:

🧊 Ice cube rescue (tongs + frozen toys)

Fun + therapeutic = win for you and your kiddo!

Remember to save this idea for later ⬇️

01/05/2026

Here is one therapist-approved, sensory-friendly activity to keep your child engaged and regulated over break:

☃️ Create “Snow” from baking soda + conditioner! Super fun to play with and perfect for the winter season when it's too cold to play outside.

Make sure to save this post for later play ideas! ⬇️

01/02/2026

Need a quick way to help your students refocus before jumping into the next activity?
Here are 3 OT/PT-approved movement breaks that are easy to add into any classroom routine:

🌀 Wall push-ups
🚶 Slow-motion walking
🐸 Frog jumps

Movement breaks boost attention, support sensory needs, and help your students stay regulated throughout the school day.

Teachers, save this for your next transition!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from OPT Therapy Services! 🎉💙

We’re excited for another year of helping students in Northern Delaware grow, learn, and achieve their goals.

To our families, teachers, and therapists — thank you for being part of our community.

Here’s to a meaningful, supportive, growth-filled 2026!

12/29/2025

OPT is growing…. and we want YOU on our team! 💙

If you’re a licensed OT or PT in or around Northern Delaware and you’re looking for a position that offers flexibility, meaningful work, and a supportive team, OPT Therapy Services is hiring!

If you love helping kids grow as much as we do, we’re looking for another incredible therapist to join us.

Drop “INTERESTED” below or visit our website to learn more about available positions and how you can join the OPT family!

12/26/2025

Looking for an easy fine motor activity you can do at home? 🧽

Try “Sponge Squeezes”: a fun, calming way to build hand strength, support pencil grasp, and regulate big emotions. Just grab a bowl of water + a sponge… and squeeze, squeeze, squeeze!

💙 Quick, cheap, and OT-approved. Which sensory activity should we share next?

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at OPT Therapy Services! 🎄💙

We’re so grateful for the incredible students, families, teachers, and therapists we have the privilege of supporting each day.

Wishing you a joyful, peaceful holiday surrounded by those you love.

12/24/2025

Holiday break can throw routines way off, so here’s one simple OT-approved strategy to support your child during the excitement:

Create a “Holiday Routine Board” with 3–5 predictable daily activities, print it out, and stick it to the fridge. Then, allow your child to use a magnet to “move” through each step in the routine each day.

This helps reduce overwhelm and supports smoother transitions while school is out.💙

Comment down below: what would you put on your holiday routine board?

12/22/2025

Meet Heidi, one of our amazing OPT COTA’s! 💙

Ever since Heidi has joined us on the OPT team, she has shown such a passion and love for helping children thrive.

Read to learn a little bit more about Heidi!

We are so grateful to have her as a part of the OPT family!

Address

2502 SILVERSIDE Road
Wilmington, DE
19810

Website

http://www.opttherapy.com/

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