In-Clinic OT | School Consults | In-home with Early Intervention
Occupational Therapy Services
Figure out what works for your unique child. Pediatric Occupational Therapy in the Tri-Valley East Bay Area to support your child's sensory, motor, and learning needs.
Make the Changes That Matter
As a parent, you're in this for the long haul. And you want what's best for your child in every way. And if learning, movement, or daily life is harder for your child, you're in the right place to get extra support.
Our occupational therapy team is here to help your child be the best version of themselves. And we're here to help you grow as a parent and feel confident in supporting their development and unique needs.
Areas We Address With Occupational Therapy
What's pediatric occupational therapy? It's helping kids do what they need to do at home, school, and when your family is out and about.
In practical terms, we're big-hearted problem-solvers who bring together expertise around development, daily routines, play, sensory processing, learning, and coordination.
Self-Care
From brushing teeth to sensory-friendly clothing, and a tear-free bedtime routine, we're here to build skills for the everyday tasks that matter to you.
Fine-motor
Your child builds the strength and coordination of the hands and fingers to support their handwriting, zipper-fastening, and game-playing.
Gross Motor
Building the connection between brain and body, we work on your child's coordination, strength, and body awareness.
Sensory
Learning, self-care, play, and family outings will improve as your child's brain is better able to organize the information from their senses.
Feeding
Supporting your child to improve their ability to chew, safely swallow, and explore new foods.
Attention
Meeting your child's needs and learning style so they can better focus, understand, and follow directions.
Self-Regulation
Teaching your child to better understand and respond to their emotional, energy, and sensory needs to reduce frustration, meltdowns, and unwanted behaviors.
Meeting Kids Where They Need Us
In-Clinic
Our clinic features a sensory gym and private rooms. We provide individual services to kids from 6 months to 13 years.
- Evaluations
- 1-on-1 Treatment sessions
- Fully Equipped Sensory Gym
- Parent Consultations
School
School is a big part of life for a lot of kids and sometimes outside perspectives go a long way.
- School observations
- Consultations
- IEE & IEPs
In-Home
The best place to support infants and young children is in the home. We provide early intervention through the regional center.
- Parent coaching
- Comfort of home
- Early Development
Ways to Partner Together In Support of Your Child!
Understand Your Child: Evaluation
This is our process to understand how your child's strengths, challenges, and sensory experiences impact their daily life. The evaluation can include standardized and informal testing, review of records, parent interviews, and a teacher interview or school visits if necessary. Our ultimate goal is to come up with a plan to help your child and family make meaningful progress and lasting change.
Make Progress: Individual OT Sessions
Kids look forward to their visit each week because they have fun and feel celebrated. Your child works towards their goals with a combination of movement, sensory, and skill-building activities. Parents are actively included in sessions and everything we work on is tied back to your child's daily skills outside the clinic.
Build Your Toolbox: Consultation & Resources
We'll provide consultations and recommendations to you or other members of your child's team (teacher, support person, physician). We're available for consultations at our clinic or your location of choice, or by phone or video call.
Gandhi was a great occupational therapist for our 2 year-old son. He is autistic and she was able to help with his sensory needs. Gandhi was very helpful with educating us every step of the way. She was very patient and kind, even when our son was having a difficult time. He looked forward to his sessions with her and we enjoyed seeing his progress each week. She was a great fit for our family and we would highly recommend Gandhi!
When I think of Gandhi, I smile. Every week, my 13 month old daughter has an OT session with her. Gandhi is patient, compassionate, intelligent, reliable and trustworthy. My daughter has made significant improvements during the time she has been under Gandhi's care. I highly recommend Gandhi. My husband, who is an Occupational Therapist for school aged children, is also impressed with her skill and ability to work with our baby girl!
Meet Our OT Team
Different strengths, one shared goal: helping your child build the skills and confidence to thrive at home, school, and in the community.
Gandhi Murugappan
Founder & OTR/L
As a pediatric occupational therapist and a fellow mom, I understand that raising a child with additional needs can feel overwhelming at times. I also know deeply that there is so much possibility within every child and every family.
Ana Vives
Occupational Therapist, OTD, OTR/L
I am a passionate, energetic, and compassionate occupational therapist who believes every child has unique strengths waiting to shine. Helping others grow and reach their potential has always been at the heart of who I am.
Wari Sadasiva
Occupational Therapist, OTR/L
Working with children has always felt less like a career choice and more like a calling. Before becoming an occupational therapist, I spent over four years as an early childhood educator across Canada.
We're here to answer all your questions.
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss the best approach for your child.