HOOT - Hands On Occupational Therapy, LLC

HOOT - Hands On Occupational Therapy, LLC Welcome to Hands On Occupational Therapy, or HOOT for short! HOOT began in 2014, providing in-home pediatric OT services.

Its goal was to provide individualized and professional services in the most supportive, convenient and natural environment…your own home. HOOT connected so successfully with families in the Portland area, that it needed to add a clinic space! It is located inside Spectra Gymnastics with access to a dreamy sensory gym.
** Anticipated Opening: October 2025 **

HOOT is a huge advocate for parental

involvement in the child’s sessions in order to create consistent and successful home programs. As the name HOOT implies, we strongly believe in the power of hands-on learning. Using a multisensory approach, your child will learn best when they have opportunities to see, touch, hear and move. I hope that you find useful the tips and advice provided on this page, and I encourage you to visit my website at http://www.hoothelps.com for more information on the services that I offer.

~Deb Babkes, MS, OTR/L
[email protected]

12/17/2025

Ever see an exercise band tied to chair legs, and wonder what that is all about? Well let me show you....

12/11/2025

Scooters are clearly fun for children, but when used a certain way you can also incorporate strength challenges into the play!

12/05/2025

Know a child who has trouble maintaining attention and constantly seeks movement during seated work? Try a wobble cushion! It can be sat on or placed under their feet while sitting or standing!

12/01/2025

Fidget pencils for the win!

11/29/2025

HOOT Helps you find Therapy Tools for endless fun at home, while also incorporating important skill development.

Squigz is a favorite of mine...why? They:
~ help strengthen hand and wrist muscles
~ promote mature grasp (thumb and first two fingers)
~ assist with shape / letter formation
~ can be used for midline crossing
~ HOOT TIP: working on an incline further promotes wrist extension for a more mature grasp

If I had a dime for every time someone asked me if being an OT meant helping someone get a job.....
10/09/2025

If I had a dime for every time someone asked me if being an OT meant helping someone get a job.....

Know of any OTs in Portland needing after school hours? Send them my way!
10/03/2025

Know of any OTs in Portland needing after school hours? Send them my way!

HOOT helps with fine motor skills, including a mature writing grasp! Make sure to watch the video for some easy tricks t...
09/26/2025

HOOT helps with fine motor skills, including a mature writing grasp! Make sure to watch the video for some easy tricks to get those fingers positioned correctly!

HOOT helps with sitting posture in the classroom and at home! info@hoothelps.com
09/25/2025

HOOT helps with sitting posture in the classroom and at home! [email protected]

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