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Year-roundAges 4-adult3-5 participants

Therapeutic Gardening Program

Perfect for children who avoid messy activities or need help with fine motor skills. Gentle introduction to textures and responsibility through caring for plants.

Therapeutic Gardening Program

Year-round

Program Overview

Perfect for children who avoid messy activities or need help with fine motor skills. Gentle introduction to textures and responsibility through caring for plants.

What to Expect

Adaptive gardening tools
Sensory-rich plant selection
Life skills development
Take-home garden projects

Program Benefits

  • Develop fine motor skills and hand strength
  • Enhance sensory processing through tactile experiences
  • Build emotional regulation and stress management skills
  • Foster responsibility and life skills

Good Fit For

  • Interest in gardening activities
  • Comfortable with outdoor environments
  • Ability to follow multi-step instructions

Clinical Perspective

Approach

Our therapeutic gardening program integrates horticultural therapy principles with occupational therapy interventions to address specific developmental goals.

Outcomes

Participants develop improved fine motor control, enhanced sensory tolerance, and increased emotional regulation skills through meaningful plant-based activities.

Family Involvement

Take-home garden projects and seasonal workshops help families continue therapeutic gardening activities at home.

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