Skills on the Hill LLC

Skills on the Hill LLC We provide private therapy in our Capitol Hill and Arlington clinics for infants through middle schoo

At Skills on the Hill, we treat the whole child by considering the environment, the child's strengths and weaknesses, and what is meaningful to the child. We know that the child will do best when he or she is comfortable and motivated, so we disguise everything as play. At our pediatric occupational therapy clinic we address motor delays, visual motor and perceptual deficits, weaknesses with daily living, self-help skills, difficulties with play and social skills, attention issues, and sensory processing and modulation disorders. For media inquiries, please contact community@skillsonthehill.com.

Supporting your child's speech and language development at home is easier than you think! Try these simple strategies:🔹 ...
11/20/2025

Supporting your child's speech and language development at home is easier than you think!

Try these simple strategies:

🔹 Read together daily.
🔹 Encourage turn-taking in conversations.
🔹 Expand on their words ("You see dog? Yes, that's a big brown dog!").
Small steps make a big difference! 📚👂

Our AMAZING OT Student - Aliza is working on her final project. This is a terrific program that SOTH has been working o...
11/18/2025

Our AMAZING OT Student - Aliza is working on her final project. This is a terrific
program that SOTH has been working on behind the scenes and Aliza is going to help bring it to fruition. She is looking for people to answer her questionnaire so we can build a program that meets the needs of young adults in the DMV who are often missed or have no where to learn these valuable LIFE SKILLS. Please help us and Aliza and share with your networks :). Thanks in advance and see her letter below!

Looking to launch – Summer program for teens: Building Skills for Life!

My name is Aliza, and I am a current Occupational Therapy Student at Skills on the Hill. I am creating a summer program curriculum for teens and young adults in our area to support their transition to adulthood. The program will aim to increase independence in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, improve social skills, and improve executive functioning skills. The program will be offered to ages 14-22 at the Skills on the Hill Clinic in the Summer of 2026. I want to ensure the curriculum I design targets the needs of teens and young adults in our area.

If you are a parent/guardian, teacher, professional, or fellow OT of someone ages 14-22, please fill out the survey below!

Thank you!

✨ Ready to unlock real-world independence for your child? ✨Our Skills for Life program is designed to help kids, teens, ...
11/17/2025

✨ Ready to unlock real-world independence for your child? ✨

Our Skills for Life program is designed to help kids, teens, and young adults build essential everyday skills, from dressing and grooming to meal planning, laundry, budgeting, and navigating community routines. 🧺🛒

Through a customized evaluation, personalized treatment plan, visual supports, cognitive strategy training, and real-life practice, they’ll gain confidence and independence, while you’ll feel more empowered and supported.

📍 Whether they’re working on basic self-care (ADLs) or more advanced life management tasks (IADLs), this program is here to guide them step-by-step toward meaningful, lifetime skills.

📞 Ready to take the next step? Let’s get started today! Read more here: https://skillsonthehill.com/physical-therapy-treatments/skills-for-life-training-program/

Got questions about pediatric OT/PT? You’re not alone! Here’s our FAQ roundup:🔹 Q: When should I consider therapy for my...
11/13/2025

Got questions about pediatric OT/PT? You’re not alone!

Here’s our FAQ roundup:
🔹 Q: When should I consider therapy for my child?
A: If your child is experiencing delays with movement, coordination, or daily functional activities, early intervention can make a big difference.

🔹 Q: How often will my child need therapy?
A: Frequency depends on your child’s needs. Some children attend 1–2 sessions per week, others may need more intensive support.

🔹 Q: What’s the difference between OT and PT?
A: PT focuses on motor skills, mobility and strength while OT usually targets fine and visual motor skills, daily living activities, and sensory processing.

🔹 Q: Can therapy be done at home?
A: Absolutely! Your therapist will give home exercises and strategies to support progress between sessions.

We’re here to guide you every step of the way! 💙

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and gratitude, but for children with feeding challenges, it can also be a sourc...
11/11/2025

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and gratitude, but for children with feeding challenges, it can also be a source of stress. At Skills on the Hill, our pediatric feeding therapy services are designed to help children navigate mealtime difficulties, reduce anxiety around food, and build positive eating habits.

Tips for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving Meal:

Involve Your Child in Meal Prep: Let them help wash vegetables or set the table to increase familiarity with the foods they'll encounter.

Offer a "Safe" Food: Include at least one food your child is comfortable with to reduce mealtime anxiety.

Create a Positive Mealtime Environment: Keep the atmosphere relaxed and avoid pressuring your child to eat.

Use Sensory Play Before the Meal: Engage your child with Thanksgiving-themed sensory activities to familiarize them with different textures and smells.

Remember: Progress in feeding therapy is individual. Even if your child doesn't try new foods this Thanksgiving, celebrating small victories and maintaining a positive approach can lead to long-term success.

If you're seeking support for your child's feeding challenges, our team is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our pediatric feeding therapy services.

Ever wondered what all those abbreviations and terms mean in pediatric therapy? 🤔 Let’s decode the lingo! Here are some ...
11/06/2025

Ever wondered what all those abbreviations and terms mean in pediatric therapy? 🤔 Let’s decode the lingo!

Here are some common ones:
🔹 ROM (Range of Motion) – How far a joint can move.
🔹 AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) – A brace that supports the foot and ankle.
🔹 Gait Training – Exercises to improve how your child walks.
🔹 Pragmatic Language – Language used to communicate in social situations.
🔹 Therapeutic Play – Fun, goal-directed activities that improve speech-language, sensory, and motor skills.
🔹 Gross Motor Skills – Movements involving large muscles (jumping, running, crawling).
🔹 Fine Motor Skills – Movements involving smaller muscles (grasping, writing, buttoning).

Understanding these terms helps you better support your child’s therapy journey!

The year is winding down, but your child's therapy progress doesn't have to! Did you know? You might still have time to ...
11/04/2025

The year is winding down, but your child's therapy progress doesn't have to!
Did you know? You might still have time to use your insurance benefits before the year ends.
✅ Check your deductible status. If you need help, please contact our SOTH Benefits Team
✅ Schedule any remaining sessions.
✅ Maximize your benefits for 2025!
Let's finish the year strong together! 💙

Spooky season is here! 🕸️👻 Wishing all our little ghouls and goblins a safe and fun Halloween filled with treats, laught...
10/31/2025

Spooky season is here! 🕸️👻 Wishing all our little ghouls and goblins a safe and fun Halloween filled with treats, laughter, and maybe a little movement while trick-or-treating! 🕷️🦇

Did you know sensory play is key to child development? 🌈🧩 It helps with:Fine & gross motor skillsFocus & attentionSocial...
10/23/2025

Did you know sensory play is key to child development? 🌈🧩 It helps with:

Fine & gross motor skills

Focus & attention

Social skills & emotional regulation

Try these activities at home:

Rice or bean sensory bins

Finger painting

Playdough creations

Water or sand play

Textured obstacle courses

Play + learning = happy, thriving kids! 🌟

Ready for your child to build strength, focus, and confidence? 💪🧠✨�Join our ExerSHINEkids Bootcamp — a fun, evidence-bas...
10/23/2025

Ready for your child to build strength, focus, and confidence?

💪🧠✨�Join our ExerSHINEkids Bootcamp — a fun, evidence-based program that helps kids (ages 8–12) move, focus, and shine through physical challenges, teamwork, and self-regulation practice.

🗓 Thursdays | Oct. 30 – Jan. 22�🕔 5:00–5:45 PM
Skills on the Hill Arlington, VA�
💲 $600 for 10 sessions
�👩‍🏫 Instructor: Miss Alainna

Spots are limited — register now before they’re gone!�

👉 Registration link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/243245520732147




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At Skills on the Hill, we treat the whole child by considering the environment, the child's strengths and weaknesses, and what is meaningful to the child. We know that the child will do best when he or she is comfortable and motivated, so we disguise everything as play. At our pediatric occupational therapy clinic we address motor delays, visual motor and perceptual deficits, weaknesses with daily living, self-help skills, difficulties with play and social skills, attention issues, and sensory processing and modulation disorders.