Occupational Therapy in Staten Island, NYC
Occupational Therapy in
Staten Island, NYC
Licensed Pediatric OT · Ages 0–21 · In-Home, School, Clinic & Telehealth
Nexus Integrated Care provides licensed, evidence-based occupational therapy Staten Island for children of every age. Our pediatric OT builds fine-motor, sensory processing, self-care, and school-readiness skills. Moreover, NY Medicaid is accepted, NYC Early Intervention covers children birth to age 3, and we coordinate CSE/CPSE with Staten Island’s Community School Districts.
Licensed OT Programs
All sessions delivered by licensed occupational therapists
Occupational therapy in Staten Island: building everyday skills
Occupational therapy Staten Island helps children build the everyday skills they need to play, learn, and care for themselves. A child’s “occupations” are the things that fill their day — getting dressed, holding a pencil, sitting still in class, and joining other kids at play. Therefore, OT steps in when those things are harder than they should be.
Sensory Processing & Regulation
Personalized OT programs designed to help children who are over- or under-responsive to sensory input touch, sound, movement, and visual stimulation develop self-regulation strategies for home, school, and daily life.
Fine Motor Skill Development
Helping children develop hand strength, dexterity, pencil grip, and coordination through evidence-based activities that build the fine motor foundation needed for handwriting, cutting, and self-care.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Structured therapy focused on building independence in dressing, feeding, grooming, and other essential self-care routines skills that support confidence and participation across all environments.
Therapy Wherever You Need
Flexible OT sessions available at home, school, or clinic across all Manhattan neighborhoods so therapeutic strategies are practiced in the real environments where your child needs them most.
Supporting Families Together
We work closely with parents and caregivers to build practical home programs and coaching strategies that reinforce OT goals throughout the day, not just during scheduled sessions.
What We Treat
Pediatric OT that fits Staten Island families
Our occupational therapy Staten Island team meets your child where they’re most comfortable at home, in school, in our clinic, or online, following NYC Early Intervention Program guidelines.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Sensory integration, fine motor development, self-care independence, and school readiness programs tailored to each child's sensory profile and daily living needs.
Sensory Processing Disorder
Structured sensory diet programs and environmental modifications to help children who struggle with sensory over- or under-sensitivity regulate their nervous systems effectively.
Fine Motor Delays & Handwriting Difficulties
Targeted hand strength, grip, and coordination therapy to address delays in writing, cutting, drawing, and manipulation tasks that affect school performance.
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Task-specific motor training and environmental adaptations to support children with significant coordination difficulties that affect academic and daily life participation.
Occupational therapy across Staten Island
We provide in-home, school, and clinic-based occupational therapy Staten Island families trust, serving all of Staten Island’s neighborhoods.
Upper West Side
In-home & clinic sessions
Midtown Manhattan
Clinic & telehealth available
Lower East Side
In-home & school-based
Harlem & East Harlem
In-home & school-based
Washington Heights
Bilingual team available
Financial District / Downtown
Telehealth & home sessions
Getting started in Staten Island is simple
Getting started is simple. Our care coordination team guides you through every step.
Contact Our Team
Call or submit a referral online. We respond within one business day.
Insurance Verification
We verify your Medicaid or private insurance and explain your coverage.
3. OT Assessment
A licensed Occupational Therapist conducts a comprehensive evaluation and builds your child's individualized care plan.
Begin Therapy
Sessions begin at home, school, or clinic wherever is most convenient for your family.
Progress Reviews
Monthly data reviews, plan adjustments, and parent training to reinforce gains at home.
Staten Island OT, covered by your plan
We provide in-home, school, and clinic-based occupational therapy Staten Island families rely on, serving all neighborhoods and surrounding NYC communities.
Medicaid (NYC)
NYC ACS / EarlySteps
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Cigna
BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon BCBS
Molina Healthcare
Fidelis Care
MetroPlus
Staten Island OT, covered by your plan
We provide in-home, school, and clinic-based occupational therapy throughout Staten Island’s neighborhoods and surrounding NYC communities.
What does pediatric occupational therapy help with?
Occupational therapy Staten Island helps children build everyday skills — fine motor control, handwriting, sensory processing, self-care like dressing and feeding, attention, and self-regulation — so they can participate more fully at home, in school, and at play.
What's the difference between OT and PT?
Occupational therapy Staten Island focuses on fine-motor, sensory, and daily-living skills — the activities that fill a child’s day. Physical therapy focuses on gross-motor skills like strength, balance, and mobility. Many children benefit from both, and our team coordinates them.
Do you accept NY Medicaid in Staten Island?
Yes. We accept NY Medicaid and most major insurance plans for occupational therapy Staten Island, and we verify your coverage at no cost before therapy begins.
My child is under 3 — can they still get OT?
Yes. Children from birth to age 3 are served through the NYC Early Intervention Program (EIP). We provide licensed occupational therapy as part of that program and help you navigate the referral.
Do you coordinate with Staten Island schools?
Yes. We coordinate with each school’s Committee on Special Education (CSE) and, for preschoolers, the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), aligning OT goals with your child’s IEP.
Ready to Start ABA Therapy in Manhattan?
Our care coordination team is standing by to help your family get started. We’ll verify your insurance, answer your questions, and match your child with the right BCBA in your Manhattan neighborhood.