Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy in Arcadia, CA

Occupational therapy considers how sensory processing, motor skills, neurotype, relationships, environments, and personal goals shape daily life. Birdwalk provides individualized, neuro-affirming support for children and adults across home, school, work, and community settings.

Olivia Martinez-Hauge and Amanda Staples, occupational therapists and co-owners of Birdwalk Therapy Collective.
Whole-person support

More than isolated skills.

Birdwalk’s occupational therapy approach is neuro-affirming and relationship-based, informed by neurodevelopmental science, and grounded in an understanding of the whole person—not isolated skills. We consider sensory processing, regulation, daily life, relationships, environments, and personal goals.

With children, we often ask what charges their battery and what drains it. Rather than asking, “What’s wrong with this child?” we ask, “What is this child’s nervous system telling us?”

That understanding helps us identify strengths and support needs, develop meaningful goals together, and shape practical support around the person and family.

Occupational Therapy Services

Different questions call for different kinds of support.

Some people and families come to Birdwalk seeking a clearer understanding of strengths and support needs. Others are ready for therapy, focused consultation, or an independent educational evaluation. We help identify the most useful starting point based on the question being asked, current needs, and the goals that matter most.

Assessment

Individual or interdisciplinary assessment to understand strengths, support needs, sensory processing, regulation, motor skills, daily participation, and environmental factors. When a broader perspective is needed, multiple disciplines contribute to a more complete picture.

Therapy

Individualized occupational therapy shaped by assessment, current needs, and goals developed together. Therapy supports regulation, daily activities, access, autonomy, and meaningful participation across everyday settings.

Consultation & Parent Intensives

Focused, collaborative guidance for parents and caregivers seeking a deeper understanding of a child’s nervous system and support needs. Parent intensives create dedicated time to clarify priorities and develop practical strategies for routines, relationships, regulation, and environments.

Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)

An independent occupational therapy evaluation that examines a student’s educational access, participation, and support needs. Findings provide an additional perspective to help inform educational planning and the IEP process.

Occupational therapy focus areas

Social Skills

Support for meaningful connection, self-advocacy, and participation in everyday social situations. Goals reflect each person’s interests, preferences, communication style, and relationships.

Executive Functioning

Practical support for planning, organization, getting started, and building workable daily routines. Strategies are shaped around each person’s strengths, needs, and everyday environments.

Who we support

Individualized care across different stages of life.

Birdwalk provides occupational therapy for children and adults, as well as consultation for parents, caregivers, schools, workplaces, and organizations.
Services are shaped around each person’s strengths, preferences, goals, and environment.

Ready to get started?

Start with a few questions.

Tell us a little about what brings you to Birdwalk and the occupational therapy support you’re seeking. A few guided questions will help us understand your needs and identify the most appropriate next step.

Exploring Self-Determination Program (SDP) funding?

If you participate in California’s Self-Determination Program, use Start Here to tell us about your goals and the support you’re seeking. Service fit, applicable requirements, and funding and payment arrangements must be confirmed before services begin.

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THIS IS ME workbooks

Fillable PDF workbooks for sharing strengths, interests, communication preferences, sensory needs, and helpful supports. Complete digitally or print and write by hand.