Going to therapy.
A new room, a new person, activities that ask a lot. Knowing it is a place to play and practice helps it feel safe.
Visual schedule
Therapy Time
- go to therapy
- say hi to my therapist
- warm-up
- do the activities
- free choice
- go home
More ways to prepare for therapy
What to expect
Therapy (OT, speech, PT) is mostly playing and practicing with one helper. Knowing the order, and that there is usually a fun or free part, helps your child settle in. Sessions feel safer once they are predictable.
One tip from a dad who's been there
Ask your therapist for the usual session order so the printed schedule matches the room. The same order each week is what turns a strange place into a known one.
