Building Blocks Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services, LLC

02/25/2026

Lenny the therapy dog hanging out while we work on life skills, connection, and confidence, with plenty of laughs in between.

Real moments. Real progress. Real kids being kids.

Just another day at Building Blocks Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services.

12/26/2025

📚 The What Is OT? Book Series
By Justine “Jellybean” Bedocs

✨ A seven-book children’s series created to explain Occupational Therapy in a fun, simple, and meaningful way.

These books help children understand what OT is and how it helps them grow, learn, regulate, and gain confidence in everyday life. Perfect for therapists, teachers, parents, and caregivers to use at home, in schools, or in therapy sessions.

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🌟 The Seven Books in the Series

📗 Book 1: What Is OT? What Will I Do There?
An introduction to occupational therapy and how it helps kids succeed every day.
👉 https://a.co/d/16Ql977

📘 Book 2: Hand Skills in OT
Focuses on fine motor skills like writing, cutting, buttoning, and strengthening little hands.
👉 https://a.co/d/7matwO8

🧠 Book 3: Brain and Body Skills in OT
Explains how the brain and body work together for focus, coordination, and regulation.
👉 https://a.co/d/f4Rwx8R

📗 Book 4: Eye and Hand Skills in OT
Covers visual motor and visual perceptual skills used for reading, writing, and play.
👉 https://a.co/d/5N2jD0p

📙 Book 5: Life Skills in OT
Highlights independence with dressing, feeding, routines, and daily living skills.
👉 https://a.co/d/aEGa8B5

📘 Book 6: Sensory Skills in OT
Helps children understand sensory processing and how to feel calm, focused, and regulated.
👉 https://a.co/d/if6K8f9

🌈 Book 7: Social and Emotional Skills in OT
Teaches emotional awareness, coping skills, confidence, and social connection.
👉 https://a.co/d/0bCHcTu

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✨ These books are designed to help children feel confident, understood, and supported while helping parents and professionals explain OT in a simple and meaningful way.

📚 Full collection here:
👉 https://connecticutoccupationaltherapist.com/books/

Thank you for supporting this project and for sharing with families, educators, and therapists who may benefit 💛
— Justine Bedocs, OTR/L
Westport, Connecticut

11/19/2025

Had to join in on the Labubu (and Lafufu) craze, in a fun fine motor way!🤩🧸🧡

11/14/2025

Blogs of Books 3 and 4 are now live on the website. Click the link in bio to learn more about the "What is OT" Book Series and each character in the books!🤩📚

10/18/2025

✨ The “What Is OT?” Book Series ✨

📘 Book 1: What Is OT? What Will I Do There?
Discover what Occupational Therapy is all about and how it helps children learn, grow, and thrive every day.
👉 https://a.co/d/16Ql977

✋ Book 2: Hand Skills in OT
Explore how OT supports fine motor development, building the small muscles that make big differences in daily life.
👉 https://a.co/d/7matwO8

🧠 Book 3: Brain and Body in OT
Learn how OT strengthens the connection between the brain and body to support focus, coordination, and regulation.
👉 https://a.co/d/f4Rwx8R

🌟 Each book in the series helps parents, teachers, and therapists explain OT in a fun, simple, and meaningful way — perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, and home learning!

is part of the series, written to explain occupational therapy skills in a way children can understand. This book focuses on big body movements and motor planning, showing how OT helps with balance, coordination, strength, and confidence. It’s perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists to...

10/13/2025

Two cuties ❤️🫶🏼❤️

10/13/2025

09/28/2025

Please Follow➡️ Building Blocks Books
📚 The What Is OT? Series is part of a seven-book collection designed to explain Occupational Therapy to children in a fun, simple, and relatable way. Through colorful stories and engaging characters, each book shows how OT supports kids in learning, growing, and thriving every day.

This series also advocates for the OT profession — helping parents, teachers, and therapists share the many important skills that Occupational Therapy builds. Perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, or at home, these books are a meaningful resource for anyone wanting children to understand the power of OT.

✨ The Seven Books in the Series:
1. 📗 What Is OT? What Will I Do There?
2. 📘 Fine Motor Superpowers in OT
3. 📘 Brain & Body Teamwork in OT
4. 📗 Together We Can: Eyes & Hands in OT
5. 📙 Confidence & Independence: Life Skills in OT
6. 📘 Sensory Processing & Integration in OT
7. 🌈 Social-Emotional & Regulation Skills in OT

09/26/2025

What is OT? is the first book in The OT Book Series by pediatric occupational therapist Justine “Jellybean” Bedocs. Starting occupational therapy can feel confusing for children. What is OT? Why am I here? What will I do? This warm and playful book answers those questions in a way that kids can ...

09/25/2025

🌟 Building Blocks Stories 🌟

The “What Is OT?” Series

I am so excited (and honestly emotional 🥹) to share my new children’s book series—Building Blocks Stories: The “What Is OT?” Series. This 7-book journey makes occupational therapy fun, clear, and meaningful for kids, families, and professionals.

Each main character is inspired by someone I love, which makes this project extra special. 💛

The Series Lineup:

📒 Book 1 – Drew (my son!)
Introduces what occupational therapy is and how it helps kids grow confident and independent.

📕 Book 2 – Kenna (my daughter!)
Explores fine motor skills like writing, cutting, and using hands with strength and coordination.

📘 Book 3 – Tessa (my niece!)
Focuses on brain and body teamwork, including balance, motor planning, and coordination.

📗 Book 4 – Bella (my niece!)
Covers visual perceptual and visual motor skills, helping children with reading, puzzles, and everyday tasks.

📙 Book 5 – Benjamin (my nephew!)
Highlights daily living and independence skills such as dressing, eating, chores, and self-care.

📒 Book 6 – Catherine (my niece!)
Shares how OT supports sensory processing and interoception—understanding body signals, emotions, and regulation.

📚🌈 Book 7 – All Together
Brings all the characters together in a joyful wrap-up, focusing on social-emotional skills and celebrating success.

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✨ This series is not just for children—it’s a tool for health professionals, teachers, parents, and families to advocate for the profession of OT and to learn about the many ways we support growth, independence, and confidence.

👉 Please follow my page Building Blocks Books and support me in sharing these books with parents, educators, and health professional to learn about the incredible impact of occupational therapy!

Love Justine Jellybean
Building Blocks Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services, LLC

07/03/2025

I had such an amazing time at Building Blocks Pediatric Occupational Therapy services. I am forever grateful to Justine for giving me such an amazing level II fieldwork experience. Check out my final post on the blog all about my occupational therapy journey. I am very thankful for everyone that I got to work with! -Julia Junior Mint

06/27/2025

Bye Julia Sherman! 💖👋
Our incredible OT grad student from Sacred Heart — your 12 weeks at Building Blocks Pediatric OT in Westport, CT were filled with giggles, growth, and gooey slime.

You brought heart, creativity, and care to every session — from sensory swings to scooter boards, obstacle courses to oobleck, fine motor crafts to dot painting, and handwriting heroes to theraputty treasure hunts. You truly mastered it all — reflex integration, visual perceptual games, ADLs, social-emotional work, shoe-tying hacks, picky eating plans, core strength fun, and so much more!

We’ll miss your smile, your sparkle, and your silly side — and of course, your rockstar OT skills. 💫

Wishing you all the best on your next chapter — your future patients are so lucky to have you!
With love always,
Justine Jellybean 🐾🎨🧠✨