AZA United offers Individualized Occupational Therapy for children, teens & adults at several clinic locations throughout the valley. This model provides one-on-one occupational therapy tailored to each child’s unique needs and goals. Services are delivered in dedicated therapy rooms allowing for a focused and client-led environment. This model is ideal for individuals who benefit from a personalized, distraction-reduced setting. Sessions are designed to target specific areas such as sensory regulation, fine motor, gross motor and independence skills with therapists adjusting strategies and interventions in real time.
Program Highlights
- Available for children, teens and adults
- Services take place at an AZA United clinic, typically for 1 hour/week
- Individualized goals support a wide range of independence skills and sensory needs
- Parents or caregivers participate in each session to facilitate success at home
Program Overview
Individualized Occupational Therapy aligns with established best practices in pediatric/adult occupational therapy by emphasizing individualized, evidence-based intervention and family-centered care. Research supports one-on-one therapy as an effective approach for delivering targeted instruction, allowing for precise goal alignment and ongoing progress monitoring.
For many clients, sessions often feel like guided play. A client may engage in activities such as games, crafts, obstacle courses, hands-on tasks like building, drawing, using sensory materials (putty, swings, textured items, etc.), or practicing regulation techniques (breathwork, etc.). These activities are carefully chosen to support skills like fine motor coordination (using hands), attention, emotional regulation, social interaction, and daily living skills (like dressing or feeding). The therapist may follow the client’s interests to keep them engaged while also gently introducing new challenges to develop transferable skills.
This model is further strengthened by its use of an assent-based, child-led approach, consistent with neurodiversity-affirming practices that prioritize autonomy, engagement, and meaningful participation. By tailoring strategies to each child’s interests and responses, therapy remains responsive, motivating, and focused on functional communication outcomes.
Parent/caregiver involvement is encouraged to support carryover and maximize progress, with caregivers invited to attend sessions whenever appropriate. Therapists provide updates and strategies to help reinforce skills at home, ensuring therapy stays aligned with family priorities.
Before starting services, our team of expert clinicians conducts an assessment to fully understand the child’s current skill levels. An individualized treatment plan is created that is unique to each child’s needs and family preferences.
AZA’s Model of Care
AZA United’s approach to Individualized Occupational Therapy is client-centered, relationship-based, and grounded in a respect for each individual’s unique strengths, differences, and ways of experiencing the world. We believe that meaningful progress happens when clients feel safe, understood, and engaged. Every individual is different. Therapy is tailored to their interests, sensory profile, developmental level, and family priorities. We build on strengths and preferences to create motivating and meaningful experiences that support skill development.
