Occupational therapy helps autistic children with the practical business of daily life — from handwriting and dressing to managing an overwhelming sensory world. West Michigan has OT through hospitals, private clinics, and schools. This page explains where to find it, how it is funded, and what good OT looks like.
Grand Rapids pediatric occupational and speech therapy practice working with autism, ADHD, sensory processing, feeding difficulties and apraxia. Relationship-based, play-focused approach; ask about current openings and which insurances they take.
Visit siteGrand Rapids clinic offering occupational, speech-language and feeding therapy under one roof, with a stated focus on identifying underlying factors behind developmental and behavioral concerns. Useful if your child needs more than one discipline in one place.
Visit siteGrand Rapids-area location of a Michigan pediatric therapy group offering occupational therapy alongside PT and speech-language therapy, with staff experienced in evaluating and treating sensory processing disorders. Ask which therapies are actually staffed at the Grand Rapids site.
Visit siteGrandville-based clinic (2855 44th St. SW) with occupational therapists experienced in autism, sensory processing, emotional regulation and feeding. In-home OT, PT and speech is available within roughly 12 miles of the office. A physician referral and insurance card are required to schedule an initial evaluation.
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