OTA The Koomar Center

OTA The Koomar Center At OTA, we provide high-quality, personalized occupational therapy, speech therapy, and mental health services โ€“ rooted in research and compassion.

Our seasoned therapists offer support that helps people enrich and enhance their lives.

Today we had so much fun at our weekly staff meeting doing our annual Yankee swap and spreading some holiday joy in the ...
12/19/2025

Today we had so much fun at our weekly staff meeting doing our annual Yankee swap and spreading some holiday joy in the office!

Happy Holiday's from OTA to you! ๐Ÿค—

REMINDER ๐Ÿ”Š๐ŸคฉCLASI Module 6 is returning to Boston!Dates: Friday, February 27th to Monday, March 2ndLocation: OTA the Koom...
12/18/2025

REMINDER ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿคฉ

CLASI Module 6 is returning to Boston!

Dates: Friday, February 27th to Monday, March 2nd

Location: OTA the Koomar Center

For more information and to register, please click on the CLASI link in our bio!

December Book of the Month! ๐Ÿ“–Title: How to Train Your AmygdalaAuthor: Anna Housley Juster Illustrator: Cynthia CliffWe l...
12/17/2025

December Book of the Month! ๐Ÿ“–

Title: How to Train Your Amygdala
Author: Anna Housley Juster
Illustrator: Cynthia Cliff

We love this book because it teaches us about how our brains work to protect us from danger and some helpful strategies to return us to calm!

M6 is coming to Boston from February 27th-March 2nd and weโ€™re hoping youโ€™ll join us! ๐Ÿ˜Š Already have training in ASI? Joi...
12/11/2025

M6 is coming to Boston from February 27th-March 2nd and weโ€™re hoping youโ€™ll join us! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Already have training in ASI? Join us to refresh your skills and learn how we are interpreting the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI)!

Click the link in our bio for more info and to register before it fills up!

With the holiday season approaching, are you looking for fun gifts to give? Check out OTAโ€™s toy list and find some of ou...
12/09/2025

With the holiday season approaching, are you looking for fun gifts to give?

Check out OTAโ€™s toy list and find some of our favorites that we like to recommend! โ„โ˜ƒ๏ธ

We separated our lists into different categories to make it easier to digest, so make sure to scroll all the way through so that nothing gets missed!

When considering what to buy for your child, someone else, or even yourself, be sure to do your own research and consult with a specialist on the individualโ€™s team to find matches that are both appropriate and safe to use! ๐Ÿค—

Happy Holidays, everyone! ๐Ÿฅฐ

We are so excited to welcome  back to Boston for Module 6, from February 27th- March 2nd! ๐ŸŽ‰Did you know if you have prio...
12/03/2025

We are so excited to welcome back to Boston for Module 6, from February 27th- March 2nd! ๐ŸŽ‰

Did you know if you have prior SI training you can join this course as a refresher?

This is a great opportunity to hone your skills, learn up-to-date research, and grab a sneak peek into how we are interpreting the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI).

We hope to see you there! ๐Ÿคฉ

Click the link in our bio for more info and to register before it fills up!

Visual Vestibular Activity Highlight: Hammock Basketball! ๐Ÿ€This activity might be a great match for your sports loving c...
12/01/2025

Visual Vestibular Activity Highlight: Hammock Basketball! ๐Ÿ€

This activity might be a great match for your sports loving clients! Set up two hammocks from one point, grab some beanbags or stuffed animals, and GO! Keep score if that feels good, or just play for fun ๐Ÿ˜Š

Ways to grade the activity for the โ€œjust right challengeโ€:

๐Ÿ€ Increase the number of beanbags

๐Ÿ€ Increase the distance between the two hammocks

๐Ÿ€ Use foam bats to play defense

๐Ÿ€ Use a lighter object to pick up, like snowballs

Oral Motor Activity Highlight: Tongue Sweeping! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸงนThis can be a silly and playful way to target tongue mobility and stab...
11/29/2025

Oral Motor Activity Highlight: Tongue Sweeping! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿงน

This can be a silly and playful way to target tongue mobility and stability. It also promotes positive food interactions!

You can also grade down this activity by playing the game with a ping pong ball if your client isn't ready to do it with food.

Have fun and stay silly!

REMINDER!! ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”ŠM6 is coming to Boston in February and weโ€™re hoping youโ€™ll join us! ๐Ÿ˜ŠAlready have training in ASI? Join us ...
11/26/2025

REMINDER!! ๐Ÿ”Š๐Ÿ”Š

M6 is coming to Boston in February and weโ€™re hoping youโ€™ll join us! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Already have training in ASI? Join us to refresh your skills and learn how we are interpreting the EASI!

Link is in our bio for more information and to register!

November Book of the Month! ๐Ÿ“–Title: Sometimes We FallAuthor: Randall de SรจveIllustrator: Kate GardinerWe have been lovin...
11/24/2025

November Book of the Month! ๐Ÿ“–

Title: Sometimes We Fall
Author: Randall de Sรจve
Illustrator: Kate Gardiner

We have been loving this book this month because it encourages resilience and reminds us that it's okay to not get things right on the first try.

Check out the last slide to see the narrative stage it is working on!

Fine Motor Activity Highlight! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿฅ„Materials:๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin ice tray๐ŸŽƒ Bowl with water ๐ŸŽƒ Tool of your choice (sponge; turkey bas...
11/19/2025

Fine Motor Activity Highlight! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿฅ„

Materials:
๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin ice tray
๐ŸŽƒ Bowl with water
๐ŸŽƒ Tool of your choice (sponge; turkey baster; pipette; or spoon)
๐ŸŽƒ Tray

Goal:
๐ŸŽƒ How fast can you fill up the pumpkins?
๐ŸŽƒ Try using different tools to see which is fastest!

Skills targeted:
๐ŸŽƒ Utensil use
๐ŸŽƒ Hand strengthening
๐ŸŽƒ Force discrimination
๐ŸŽƒ Tactile discrimination
๐ŸŽƒ Grasp patterns
๐ŸŽƒ Finger isolation
๐ŸŽƒ and more!

Exciting news!! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰CLASI Module 6 is returning to Boston! Dates: Friday, February 27th to Monday, March 2nd Location: OTA...
11/17/2025

Exciting news!! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

CLASI Module 6 is returning to Boston!

Dates: Friday, February 27th to Monday, March 2nd

Location: OTA the Koomar Center

For more information and to register, please click on the CLASI link in our bio!

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74 Bridge Street
Newton, MA
02458

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+16179694410

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