Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Gastonia, NC
At Circle Therapy, we believe therapy works best when it fits into real life. Our occupational therapists partner with children and their families to build meaningful skills through play, connection, and purposeful activities, helping children participate more fully in the things that matter most to them.
Our pediatric occupational therapy services are designed to help children participate more independently and successfully in the activities that matter most to them. Depending on your child's needs, therapy may support:
Sensory Processing & Regulation
Helping children better understand and respond to sensory information so they can participate in everyday activities.
Fine Motor & Developmental Skills
Supporting skills needed for playing, learning, writing, dressing, and other daily activities.
Oral Motor & Feeding
Supporting oral motor development, chewing, drinking, mealtime routines, and feeding challenges.
Self-Care & Daily Living Skills
Helping children develop greater independence with routines such as dressing, grooming, eating, and other everyday tasks.
Meet Leslie, COTA/L: Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Gastonia
Leslie’s experience with children extends from teaching preschool to being both a foster and biological parent, giving her a unique appreciation for the important role family plays in a child’s development. She has always been passionate about helping others in practical, meaningful ways and has a lifelong love for working with children. She especially enjoys working with children on the autism spectrum and those with sensory processing differences.
Leslie loves helping children build independence, develop meaningful skills, and strengthen their connection with the most important people in their lives.
Associates of Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant: North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Therapy That Comes to You
Circle Therapy currently provides pediatric occupational therapy through in-home and daycare visits in the Gastonia area. Meeting children in their everyday environments allows our therapists to support meaningful skills right where they naturally happen.
Are you a parent looking for support for your child or a daycare interested in therapy services for the children you serve? We’d love to connect! Reach out to learn more about services and availability in your area.