Why We Are Building Therativities

The Birth of an Idea: A Family's Journey

Therativities isn’t just another platform—it’s the result of a deeply personal journey. We’re Jessie and Ethan, a couple navigating life with four wonderful children, some of whom need therapeutic support. Jessie, a licensed and registered occupational therapist (OTR/L), often found herself spending valuable time searching for the right resources to support her clients' needs.

The idea for Therativities began when Jessie was working on creating a sensory diet for one of her clients. For those unfamiliar, a sensory diet is a carefully curated set of activities designed to provide the sensory input a child needs to stay focused, organized, and regulated throughout the day. Despite Jessie’s expertise, finding and organizing activities to build an effective sensory diet was a challenge. Most of the information available online was scattered and not tailored to meet specific therapeutic goals.

This experience highlighted a significant gap: while there is no shortage of ideas, there is a lack of organized, accessible resources that parents can easily use at home. That realization sparked the idea to build Therativities—a platform where therapeutic activities, including sensory diets, are organized and tailored to individual needs.

Empowering Parents to Bring Therapy Home

The primary mission of Therativities is to empower parents to bring therapy into their homes. We recognize that while therapy sessions with professionals are invaluable, they are not always accessible or frequent enough to meet every child's needs. Whether due to financial constraints, location, or scheduling challenges, many parents find themselves unable to access consistent therapy for their children. This is where Therativities steps in.

Our goal is to make therapeutic activities accessible to all parents, regardless of their ability to engage with a therapist regularly. By providing a comprehensive database of activities, parents can confidently support their child’s development at home, ensuring that they are not missing out on crucial opportunities for growth. Even without regular access to occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech therapy, these activities can provide meaningful benefits and progress.

Supporting Therapists, Enhancing Care

While the focus of Therativities is on empowering parents, we also recognize the platform's potential to support therapists. By offering a streamlined way to organize and share therapeutic activities, we aim to help therapists maximize their time and extend the reach of their care.

Building a Future of Accessible Therapy

Therativities is still in development, but our vision for the future is clear. We are committed to creating a tool that bridges the gap between therapy sessions and everyday life. We want to make therapy accessible to every family, regardless of their circumstances. Whether you have regular sessions with a therapist or are navigating the journey on your own, Therativities will be there to guide and support you.

As we continue to build Therativities, we invite you to join us on this journey. Whether you’re a parent looking for guidance or someone who believes in the power of accessible therapy, Therativities is here to empower you and your child.

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