Skill Builders OT Services, LLC

12/18/2025

12/17/2025

Autism resources

12/10/2025

Parents often ask:
❓“Why does OT include reflex exercises?”

Primitive reflexes are automatic movements all babies are born with. As the brain grows, these reflexes typically fade—making room for coordinated, purposeful movement.

📌But sometimes, reflexes stick around longer than expected. This can impact things like:
• Sitting still
• Posture in the classroom
• Handwriting and fine motor control
• Following multi-step directions
• Crossing midline
• Body awareness and coordination

💡In OT, we use targeted movement activities like cross crawls, superman pose, animal walks, ball rolling, and bridges to help the brain and body communicate more efficiently.

These exercises build core strength, improve attention, and support smoother, more organized movement—so everyday tasks feel more natural for your child.

🤸🏽‍♂️Movement isn’t “just play”—it’s the foundation for learning.

🥊And with the right support, kids gain confidence, independence, and ease in everything they do.

12/05/2025

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Our Skill Builders Pediatric Newsletter is for current families, past clients, and future friends of our clinic.

Stay in the loop on upcoming summer programs, community resources, and fun pediatric content — not just therapy updates.

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11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

11/25/2025

Skill Builders OT will be closed Thursday and Friday

11/20/2025

Signs your child may benefit from occupational therapy services 💡

11/16/2025

In occupational therapy, yoga poses like Tree help with:

🌟 Core strength for sitting and posture
🌟 Balance and coordination
🌟 Body awareness and motor planning
🌟 Mindfulness and self-regulation

When kids learn to ground their bodies, they’re also learning to ground their minds. 🌿

11/15/2025

Hi, I’m Natalie Jackson, the owner and occupational therapist behind Skill Builders OT Services! ✏️

I opened a pediatric occupational therapy clinic with one goal in mind — to help children build the confidence and skills they need to grow, play, and thrive independently throughout life. My approach focuses on forming meaningful connections with each child and family, creating individualized plans of care that support their unique strengths and challenges.

I’ve been a pediatric OT since 2015 and have worked with children of all ages and abilities. I’m especially passionate about early intervention, emotional and sensory regulation, and helping children discover the joy of learning through play.

When I’m not in the clinic, you’ll usually find me outside with my two boys, enjoying nature, creating healthy habits for our family, and finding activities that keep me grounded and inspired.

At Skill Builders OT Services, my mission is simple: to provide quality, compassionate therapy that helps every child reach their fullest potential.

💛 Follow along for therapy tips, sensory play ideas, and ways to support your child’s development!

11/11/2025

Thank you to our Veterans and the sacrifices that have been made serving our country! Skill Builders OT will open at 12:45 today, November 11th.

11/10/2025

🌿 Exciting Update! 🌿
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve completed my Children’s Yoga Teacher Certification! 🧘‍♀️✨

Yoga and occupational therapy pair beautifully — both support children in developing body awareness, self-regulation, strength, balance, and focus. Through this training, I’ve deepened my understanding of how yoga-based movement, breath work, and mindfulness can be adapted to meet each child’s developmental and sensory needs.

Incorporating yoga into pediatric OT sessions can help:
💫 Improve core strength and postural control
💫 Support sensory regulation and calming strategies
💫 Build focus, attention, and self-awareness
💫 Develop coordination and motor planning
💫 Foster confidence and a positive body connection

I’m excited to bring this new knowledge into my therapy sessions and share yoga-inspired tools to help children grow, regulate, and move with joy!