Poppy Pediatric Therapy

Fostering Growth, Building Skills, and Empowering Families

In-home occupational therapy for children 0–18, based in Paso Robles and serving California's Central Coast.

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Empowering children to thrive through personalized occupational therapy, right in the heart of your home. At Poppy Pediatric Therapy, we're dedicated to unlocking each child's potential, one milestone at a time.

Our therapeutic approach

  • Individualized Care

  • Family at the Center

  • Strength Based Approach

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How OT helps children

For children, occupational therapy plays a crucial role in fostering development, independence, and success in daily activities. Here are some key areas where OT can benefit children:

  • Daily Living Skills
  • Feeding and Oral Motor Skills
  • Visual Motor and Perceptual Skills
  • Play and Social Interactions
  • Fine and Gross Motor Skills
  • Sensory Processing
  • Executive Functioning Skills
  • Parent Support and Coaching
  • Emotional Regulation
Read about each area

Therapy at home, and out in the community

Poppy Pediatric Therapy provides in-home occupational therapy services to the pediatric population. We are a vendor with the Tri-Counties Regional Center for children aged 0–3. We also have private pay options for children aged 0–18 both at home and in the community.

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  • Early Intervention (Ages 0–3)

    In-home occupational therapy through Tri-Counties Regional Center. We are a vendor with TCRC, so eligible families can receive services at no cost.

  • Private Pay (Ages 0–18)

    Private pay occupational therapy for children and teens, at home or out in the community: the places where your child actually lives, plays, and learns.

More about our services

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Meet Caitlin

Caitlin Richardson, MS, OTR/L
Founder & Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Caitlin has experience working with the pediatric population in the clinical and home settings.

Read Caitlin's story

Common questions

Where do therapy sessions take place?

Sessions happen in your home or out in the community, wherever your child's daily life happens.

What ages do you work with?

We work with children from birth to 18 years old.

Do you work with Tri-Counties Regional Center?

Yes. Poppy Pediatric Therapy is a vendor with Tri-Counties Regional Center for children aged 0–3. Talk to your service coordinator about a referral.

Do you offer private pay?

Yes. Private pay options are available for children aged 0–18, both at home and in the community.

How do I get started?

Send us a message through the contact form with a little about your child, and we'll reach out to talk through next steps.

Questions? Let's chat.

Please reach out to us to learn more! We see families in their homes and communities across California's Central Coast.

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