Occupational Therapy in Frisco and McKinney, TX
Certified occupational therapists helping children and adults build the skills needed for everyday life, at home, at work, and beyond.
Occupational Therapy That Builds Real-Life Skills
Occupational therapy is about more than improving specific skills. It is about helping people participate fully in daily life, whether that means getting dressed independently, improving coordination, returning to work, or managing everyday routines with more confidence.
At Summit Therapy in Frisco and McKinney, our occupational therapists evaluate each individual based on their goals, challenges, and lifestyle. From children developing foundational skills to adults recovering from injury or adapting to change, every plan is built to support meaningful, real-world progress.
You will work with the same therapist throughout your care, allowing for consistency, trust, and steady improvement over time.
Occupational Therapy for Adults
Occupational therapists help adults with a wide range of conditions, from stroke survivors to elderly people who need assistance with daily tasks.
A person’s occupation is often the best judge for whether they will need occupational therapy. This can be done by assessing a person’s strength, coordination, dexterity, and cognitive skills. Occupational therapists work closely with other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists and speech-language pathologists to provide the best care possible for an individual.
Therapy is typically centered around different goals, which may include regaining independence following an injury or illness, coping with stressors in everyday life, or adjusting to changes that come along with aging or disability.
Occupational Therapy for Kids
Occupational therapists who work with children focus on cognitive, motor, and sensory skills. The occupational therapist will try to identify which developmental milestone is most challenging for the child. Occupational therapists can serve as consultants to teachers and parents or provide therapy sessions in the classroom.
One of occupational therapy’s main concerns is early intervention with young children experiencing delays in their development. Studies have shown that occupational therapy helps improve preschoolers’ expressive language, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, quality of life, dexterity, and attention span later in elementary school.
Developmental Areas Our OT Team Supports
Our occupational therapists support both children and adults across a wide range of functional needs, including:
Balance and Gait
Cerebral Palsy
Gross Motor Skills
Muscle Tone
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Sports Injury Recovery
Strength and Endurance
Torticollis
An Approach That Makes Progress Feel Natural
We believe therapy works best when it feels relevant and engaging. For children, that may mean play-based techniques. For adults, it may mean practical, goal-oriented strategies tied to daily routines or responsibilities.
Every individual begins with a thorough evaluation. From there, your therapist builds a personalized plan with clear, measurable goals and tracks progress at every session.
You will receive ongoing updates and guidance so you can continue building progress outside the clinic as well.
FAQs
Occupational therapy can help if you or your child are experiencing challenges with coordination, daily tasks, sensory sensitivities, or independence. This may include difficulty with handwriting, self-care tasks like dressing or using utensils, or trouble staying focused. An evaluation with our OT team will give you a clear understanding of needs and next steps.
Sessions are tailored to the individual. For children, therapy is often play-based and designed to build skills in an engaging way. For adults, sessions are typically more goal-focused and centered around daily routines, work tasks, or recovery needs. Each session is structured to support real-life progress.
Occupational therapy focuses on fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and daily functional tasks. Physical therapy focuses more on gross motor skills, strength, balance, and mobility. Some children benefit from both, and our team can help you determine the right fit.
Our occupational therapy for adults focuses on regaining independence in daily tasks, improving fine motor skills, and developing strategies for return-to-work or home routines. We build every plan around what matters most to you.
We work with a range of insurance plans. Contact our Frisco or McKinney clinic and our team will verify your benefits and walk you through your coverage before your first appointment.
What Our Patients Say
At Summit Therapy Services, we deliver exceptional therapy. Our programs are evidenced-based and individually tailored to meet the needs of each patient.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today to schedule your first appointment and receive comprehensive therapy that supports your recovery.