OT Arts The OT Arts clinic serves children 2-13 years old in Santa Barbara that have fine motor, self-help,

OT Arts is an innovative pediatric occupational therapy clinic that helps children ages 2-13 learn skills to maximize their independence while having fun and expressing themselves. OT Arts combines traditional occupational therapy techniques (such as incorporating activities that are meaningful to the child into the therapy session and task analysis used to break down activities into their component parts) and sensory integration (a neurological approach that uses gross motor movement against resistance activities to help children better focus and attend) with novel approaches such as creative self-expression (using activities such as drawing, painting and arts and crafts to help increase engagement and work on underlying skills such as sequencing). This unique approach ensures that children get the maximum benefit from therapy as they enjoy themselves while making progress in a positive, welcoming and low-stress environment. As both an artist and an occupational therapist, I am passionate about combining my two loves to better serve children.

From OT Arts to the classroom, Lisa had the joy of working with children in multiple environments this fall. Being prese...
12/26/2025

From OT Arts to the classroom, Lisa had the joy of working with children in multiple environments this fall. Being present in both settings helped her support skill development in meaningful, practical ways that carry over into daily life.

12/19/2025

Holiday fun with an OT twist 🎁❄️
Supporting fine motor, sensory, and play skills while keeping it festive!

Today’s masterpiece from one of our artists 🎨✨Shared with permission.
12/10/2025

Today’s masterpiece from one of our artists 🎨✨

Shared with permission.

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! At OT Arts, we believe disabilities are only diverse abilities—...
12/03/2025

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
At OT Arts, we believe disabilities are only diverse abilities—unique strengths, perspectives, and ways of moving through the world.

Let’s continue to create inclusive spaces where everyone is supported & celebrated exactly as they are! 💙

Happy Thanksgiving from OT Arts! We are so grateful for the little moments, big milestones, and all the amazing kids we ...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from OT Arts! We are so grateful for the little moments, big milestones, and all the amazing kids we get to support. 🍁🧡

We’re wishing everyone a wonderful holiday!

Happy Friday! Here are some photos of Lisa’s most recent adventure: camping on Santa Rosa Island 🌲⛺️🦦                   ...
11/21/2025

Happy Friday! Here are some photos of Lisa’s most recent adventure: camping on Santa Rosa Island 🌲⛺️🦦

Looking for simple, screen-free fall and winter activities? 🍁❄️ These cozy holiday ideas build connection, motor skills,...
11/14/2025

Looking for simple, screen-free fall and winter activities? 🍁❄️ These cozy holiday ideas build connection, motor skills, and regulation to keep kids engaged and having fun!

For Halloween, Lisa dressed up as the Green Zone in the Zones of Regulation 💚 This framework helps kids to identify thei...
11/06/2025

For Halloween, Lisa dressed up as the Green Zone in the Zones of Regulation 💚 This framework helps kids to identify their emotions using 4 color-coded zones. With the help of adults, they can brainstorm strategies to manage these emotions and come up with ways to feel “Good to Go”.

We hope you had a wonderful holiday!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from OT Arts! Here are some of Lisa Serby’s strategies to support your child’s sensory needs while trick-or-treating 🎃🧡

Today we’re honoring the legacy of Jane Goodall. Hope is at the heart of everything we do. We work for the children, for...
10/17/2025

Today we’re honoring the legacy of Jane Goodall. Hope is at the heart of everything we do. We work for the children, for their futures, and for a more compassionate world. 💙

Read below for five sensory-friendly strategies to support your child this holiday season! We hope you’re having a wonde...
10/15/2025

Read below for five sensory-friendly strategies to support your child this holiday season! We hope you’re having a wonderful autumn🧡

It’s ADHD and Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Inclusion means creating a world where every child is seen and celebrated, ...
10/10/2025

It’s ADHD and Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
Inclusion means creating a world where every child is seen and celebrated, regardless of their abilities or diagnoses. Let’s build that world together! 💙🌟🌎

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1900 State Street, Suite K
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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