Notes from the Sea

Writing from our therapists.

Honest, useful writing for the parents, providers, and curious neighbors of OT by the Sea.

Pediatric OT

Is my child ready for kindergarten? Signs they may need extra support

Kindergarten transition anxiety is real — for kids and parents alike. Learn the signs your child may benefit from extra support before the big leap. From a West LA occupational therapy team that comes to you.

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About OT

How is in-home occupational therapy different from clinic based therapy?

Wondering whether in-home or clinic based OT is right for your family? Here is what most people do not know about the difference — and why environment matters more than you think.

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Pediatric OT

Signs your toddler might benefit from occupational therapy

Not sure if your toddler's behavior is typical development or something worth exploring? Learn the early signs that occupational therapy might help — from a West LA OT team that comes to you.

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Senior Home Safety

How to help an elderly parent stay home safely — a guide from a West LA occupational therapist

Worried about your elderly parent living alone? Learn how in-home occupational therapy helps seniors stay safe, strong, and independent at home. Serving families across West LA, Santa Monica, Brentwood and beyond.

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Infant Feeding

What to do if your baby is struggling to latch

Breastfeeding struggles are more common than anyone tells you. If your baby is having trouble latching, an occupational therapist specializing in infant feeding can help. Serving new families across West LA.

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Pediatric OT

My child refuses textured foods - could it be sensory processing disorder?

Is your child refusing textured foods, gagging at mealtimes, or melting down over certain tastes? Learn the signs of sensory processing disorder and how in-home OT can help families across West LA.

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Infant Feeding

First feeds: what we tell every new parent

A gentle primer on bottle holds, paced feeding, and the small signals babies use to tell us they need a break.

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School-Based OT

What school-based OT actually looks like

Less pull-out room, more cafeteria observation. Here's how on-site OT changes the way a child experiences their day.

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Senior Home Safety

Senior home safety: five quiet fixes most homes miss

The small, undramatic adjustments that prevent falls and frustration long before a crisis.

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