Today was Croix’s occupational therapy evaluation, and like most things with kids, it didn’t go how I pictured it.
He started the day in full meltdown mode, mad because I held firm on our “no iPad before homeschool or therapy” rule. I knew that boundary mattered, but whew! He cried hard and wore himself out before we even stepped into the building.
But then he took a deep breath and said, “I’m ready to go in now.”
And just like that, we walked in and started fresh.
🛠️ The OT Evaluation Process
The therapist greeted us warmly, handed me some forms, and got straight into the eval.
She guided Croix through:
Tracing, cutting, copying activities following verbal directions, Fine motor skill assessments, and Gross motor skill drills.
He did okay with most of it, but excelled when he could watch an example video. That visual support changed the game for him!
One task completely threw him off when she asked him to “Pick up the yellow coin with one hand, pass it to the other, then place it in the bowl.”
It was too quick, and I knew from the start that one would be tough.
But when it was time to throw a ball down the hallway and hit the door? Croix was ALL IN. Lit up! Focused. Happy!
The therapist was impressed and said she’d work on some of the same areas as his last clinic did as well.
I disagreed, that was almost one year ago and he’s made real progress since then.
So, we updated the goals.
📌 New Goals for OT:
Understanding personal space (aka “bubble space”).
Working on social interactions, especially greetings and first impressions.
Helping with emotional regulation — learning how to respond when overwhelmed.
💡 5 More Things OT Can Help With
If you’ve ever wondered if OT is worth it, here are five lesser-known ways it can support your child:
Self-care routines – like brushing teeth, zipping coats, tying shoes.
Hand strength & pencil grip – to improve writing and reduce hand fatigue.
Body awareness & coordination – for better balance, posture, and control.
Impulse control – helping kids pause before reacting.
Visual-motor integration – connecting what they see with how they move (huge for reading & sports!).
❤️ Final Thoughts
OT isn’t about “fixing” our kids.
It’s about giving them the tools to thrive.
It’s also about equipping us as parents to understand their wiring, meet them where they are, and support them with care and strategy.
If you’ve been on the fence about an OT eval, this is your sign. It’s worth exploring!
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