Playful Progressions

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Nurturing Development Through Play

At Playful Progressions, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive through the power of play—the most important occupation of childhood! We are dedicated to creating a collaborative approach to therapy, working closely with families and schools to develop personalized strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs. By focusing on the child’s natural environment—whether at home or school—we ensure meaningful progress that enhances their development and success.

What parents say

"Mrs. Maria is an angel on earth! My daughter has dyspraxia and speech apraxia - what Maria did with my daughter's progress in a year is TRULY REMARKABLE!!!! Mrs. Maria is the exact type of person that you want your child to be with because her warmth coupled with her ability to make everything fun - while also learning - is a gift unlike anything I have ever seen! I can not recommend Mrs. Maria enough!"

Emily & 4yo Daughter

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Meet our Team

Caring, experienced, engaging therapy

Hi, I’m Maria O’Farrell, MS, OTR/L, a passionate pediatric occupational therapist and the proud owner of Playful Progressions! With over eight years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with children and adolescents (ages 0-21) in various settings, including outpatient clinics, homes, and schools.

At Playful Progressions, I provide comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and personalized interventions in homes and schools, ensuring that each child receives the support they need in a familiar and comfortable environment. My approach is rooted in collaboration, practicality, and kindness—I believe in offering individualized, judgment-free guidance to families navigating sensory differences and developmental milestones.

I’m dedicated to helping children build confidence, independence, and essential life skills through play-based, engaging therapy. I’d love to be part of your child’s journey!

Specialty Areas:

Sensory Integration

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) strategies

Reflex Integration

Handwriting Without Tears

Eye Movement Disorders Training

Astronaut Training

Torticollis and Plagiocephaly

Feeding Therapy

Services

A full suite of pediatric therapy needs

Collaborative Consultations

Maria provides 45 minute virtual consultations/coaching sessions for caregivers, other providers, and schools. These sessions are designed to provide individualized guidance for improving a child’s experience across contexts, as well as generating a support system for carrying-over care

Occupational Therapy Evaluation

Comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation including standard assessment, skilled observations, parent interview and plan of care development with full write up (60-90 minutes)

Occupational Therapy Intervention

Skilled, individualized occupational therapy treatment provided in the client’s natural environment. Treatments are 50 minutes in duration, with 10 minutes of parent education and guidance for home programming between visits