At PSI, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to fully participate in their learning environment. Our Occupational Therapy (OT) services are designed not just to address challenges like handwriting or fine motor skills, but to support the whole child. Through school-based, embedded therapy, PSI’s OTs help students overcome barriers, engage in their classroom routines, and thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

More than Handwriting

OT in schools is often misunderstood. It’s more than just working on pencil grip or cutting with scissors. At PSI, our occupational
therapists focus on functional outcomes that improve students’ ability to participate in classroom activities, build peer relationships, and develop
independence in their daily school routines.

Our OTs collaborate with teachers to align therapy goals with classroom learning, adapting activities to support student engagement
right where it matters most: in the classroom, at recess, in the lunchroom, and across the school day.

Embedded Support, Real Impact

PSI’s model prioritizes embedded services—bringing OT directly into classrooms instead of pulling students out. By observing and working alongside teachers, our therapists can tailor strategies that reflect real-time classroom demands.

This approach benefits students, teachers, and families:

– Students gain functional skills in the context they’ll use them.

– Teachers receive practical tools and strategies to support learners daily.

– Families experience more consistent progress and carryover at home.

Our therapists apply a top-down model of care—starting with what the student needs to do and designing interventions that remove barriers,
promote independence, and improve participation.

Collaboration Is Key

PSI’s OTs don’t work in silos. We promote interdisciplinary collaboration, partnering with speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, intervention specialists, and school staff to create cohesive, student-centered plans.

We align with Ohio’s Whole Child Framework and evidence-based practices like collaborative goal writing—ensuring that our services support each student’s academic, emotional, and social success.

Let’s Partner to Support Every Child