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MAN OT LA 

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

La Canada, CA

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MAN OT LA is a pediatric occupational therapy clinic located in La Cañada Flintridge. We provide individualized, play-based therapy for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in a warm, supportive, and thoughtfully designed environment.

Our team works closely with children and their families to build the foundational skills needed for greater independence and confident participation in everyday life. Therapy may address sensory processing, motor planning, fine- and gross-motor development, feeding, self-regulation, attention, executive functioning, play skills, and activities of daily living.

We understand that every child develops differently. Our clinicians take the time to learn about each child’s strengths, challenges, interests, and family priorities before creating an individualized plan of care.

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Our Approach

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We use a child-led, relationship-based approach that combines meaningful play with evidence-informed therapeutic strategies. Sessions are designed to be engaging and appropriately challenging while helping children develop skills that carry over into their home, school, and community environments.

Caregiver education and collaboration are an important part of our process. We provide families with practical strategies and resources that can be incorporated into everyday routines.

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Who We Support
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Our clinic works with children and young adults who may benefit from support with:

  • Sensory processing and regulation

  • Fine- and gross-motor development

  • Motor planning and coordination

  • Feeding and mealtime participation

  • Attention and executive functioning

  • Emotional regulation and frustration tolerance

  • Handwriting and visual-motor skills

  • Play and social participation

  • Dressing, grooming, and other daily living skills

  • Developmental milestones and early intervention

A formal diagnosis is not required to contact us or schedule an initial consultation.

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A Team Centered Around Your Child

Our occupational therapists bring different areas of experience and expertise while sharing the same goal: helping every child feel capable, confident, and successful.

We value collaboration with caregivers, teachers, physicians, and other professionals involved in the child’s care. Together, we create practical and meaningful plans that support progress beyond the therapy room.

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Begin Your Child’s Journey

Not sure whether occupational therapy is the right fit for your child? Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss your concerns, learn more about our services, and determine the most appropriate next step.

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Services

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Individual Evaluation and Treatment Sessions

Each child begins with a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation to identify their strengths, needs, and areas affecting participation in everyday activities. Based on the evaluation findings and family priorities, we develop individualized goals and a personalized treatment plan. Sessions use engaging, play-based activities to build functional skills and support progress at home, at school, and in the community.

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Mommy and OT 

Mommy and OT is a small-group developmental class designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn simple, practical ways to encourage development through everyday play and routines. The final 15 minutes of each class are reserved for families to ask specific developmental questions and receive individualized guidance from a pediatric occupational therapist.

Parents, grandparents, and other caregivers are always welcome.

Class Schedule

Monday: Early Explorers
Ages 6–12 months
10:00–10:45 a.m.

Tuesday: Little ExplorersAges 24–36 months 10:00–10:45 a.m.

Thursday: Growing Explorers
Ages 12–24 months
10:00–10:45 a.m.

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Caregiver Training 

Caregiver training provides families with individualized education, practical strategies, and home-based activities to support their child’s development. Sessions may address sensory regulation, daily routines, feeding, sleep, behavior, environmental adaptations, and greater independence with everyday activities.

Please reach out for pricing and availability via email, the Contact Us form, or by booking an initial 15 minute consultation.

 

 A care plan will be drafted to cater to the individual and specific needs of each child. 

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Maria Absi Nahas OTR/L

MAN OT LA

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