At Groundplay, we’ve built a community where every child is seen, celebrated and supported for exactly who they are. This is how we make that happen.

What is OT?

Occupational therapy helps children build the skills they need to play, learn, and grow. Like detectives and coaches, pediatric OTs discover how each child works best—then use fun, play-based activities to strengthen coordination, build focus, and navigate daily routines. It feels like play, but it's powerful progress.

What to expect

Before OT

Everyday tasks can feel frustrating—for both kids and parents. Many families come to us unsure why simple things feel so hard. Pediatric OT helps uncover what’s really going on and gives families the insight they’ve been missing.

During OT

Therapy feels like play, but it’s full of purpose. We follow your child’s lead building skills through movement, interaction, and exploration in ways that are natural and fun. Parents are part of the process, gaining tools and strategies they can use every day at home.

After OT

Children gain confidence and independence—in their bodies, their relationships and daily lives. Parents feel more equipped, and families move forward together with greater understanding, connection, and hope.

What success looks like…

Kids

Kids feel more at ease in their own skin. They begin to understand their bodies, know what helps them feel calm, and build the confidence to take on everyday challenges—whether at home, at school, or with friends.

Parents

Parents feel more connected and equipped. They gain practical tools, see their child through a new lens, and respond with understanding instead of frustration. With greater insight, they can support and advocate for their child with confidence and compassion.

Personal Journeys

We know how overwhelming it can feel to find the right fit—the right clinic, the right therapist—the one who truly understands your child and your family. You're not alone in this. Below, you’ll find real stories from families who were once in your shoes. Their journeys offer insight, hope, and a glimpse of what’s possible.

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Our Team

Our NE Portland team is here to truly connect—with your child and your family. Through playful, personalized therapy and thoughtful guidance, we grow together, every step of the way.

Meet the team

  • “I can honestly say Groundplay changed the course of our lives. They offer true, neuroaffirming support without judgment. They meet our kids where they are and help them—and us—grow. Groundplay didn’t just help my son thrive. They helped hold our family together.”

  • "Groundplay’s team goes above and beyond for your child and your whole family. Be patient—the progress doesn’t happen overnight. But with consistent care over 6 to 12 months, the change becomes not just noticeable, but life-changing. For us, it became our new normal—and we’re so grateful for that.”

  • “Watching Greta grow has been one of the most powerful experiences of my life. Groundplay didn’t just support her — they empowered her. They gave her the tools, confidence, and safe space to become the amazing, expressive, self-aware kid she is today. And the fact that she wanted to share her story? That’s the biggest sign to me of how far she’s come.”

  • "What makes Groundplay truly different is how deeply neurodivergent-affirming their approach is. The clinicians don’t just look at a chart or focus on diagnoses. Instead they genuinely see and celebrate the whole child standing in front of them. Our child is recognized for who they are, not reduced to a list of goals or clinical notes. That kind of care is rare and incredibly refreshing."

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