Occupational Therapy in Charleston, South Carolina

In Charleston, occupational therapy is provided through hospital-affiliated clinics, private pediatric practices, and school systems across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. MUSC offers evaluation and referral pathways, and its Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics can help fold OT into a broader plan of supports.

For children under three, BabyNet (South Carolina''s Part C early intervention program through SCDHHS) can provide occupational therapy without requiring a diagnosis, making it a practical first step for toddlers with sensory or motor delays. For school-aged children, the Charleston County School District, along with Berkeley and Dorchester districts, can provide OT as a related service in an IEP when it supports a student''s educational needs, at no cost to families.

The Lowcountry Autism Foundation (lafinc.org), MUSC-affiliated and free, can help families understand how private, early-intervention, and school-based OT services fit together and connect you with local resources.