About Play is a pediatric Occupational Therapy practice in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to helping children build the everyday skills they need to thrive at home, school, and in the community. Within the broader Health & Medical field, this clinic focuses on development through purposeful, play-based interventions that feel fun for children while being highly structured and therapeutic.
Therapists at About Play work with children who may struggle with fine motor skills, handwriting, self-care, attention, sensory processing, or emotional regulation. Families typically seek support when daily routines—dressing, feeding, following directions, or participating in school—start to feel unusually hard or stressful for their child.
About Play supports:
Care is individualized. Each child receives an assessment, then a therapy plan aligned with their strengths, interests, and functional goals. Parents are guided with clear, everyday ideas they can realistically use between sessions.
Key Focus Areas at About Play
| Service Area | What It Helps With |
|---|---|
| Fine Motor & Handwriting | Grip, pencil control, scissor use, written work endurance |
| Sensory Integration | Over- or under-responsiveness to sound, touch, movement |
| Self-Care & Independence | Dressing, feeding, toileting, organizing belongings |
| Emotional Regulation | Managing big feelings, transitions, frustration tolerance |
| Motor Planning & Coordination | Balance, body awareness, playground and sports participation |
Sessions often use play equipment, games, crafts, and movement activities so children stay engaged while practicing targeted skills. The goal is always functional progress—making real-life tasks easier and more manageable.
Within Atlanta’s Health & Medical landscape, About Play fills a crucial role between medical diagnosis and day-to-day function. Physicians or psychologists may identify a developmental or sensory concern; About Play then translates that information into hands-on therapy that changes how a child participates in real-world activities.
The practice emphasizes collaboration with caregivers, teachers, and other providers when appropriate, helping create consistent support across environments. Digital tools such as secure portals or email may be used for scheduling, sharing reports, or providing home program materials, making it easier for busy Atlanta families to stay connected and informed.
For parents noticing that everyday tasks are repeatedly exhausting or upsetting for their child, About Play offers targeted Occupational Therapy interventions designed to build confidence, skills, and greater independence over time.