Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT)
in greater Richmond, Virginia that comes to YOU.
At First Priority Occupational Therapy, we believe that meaningful growth happens where life happens; in a child’s natural environment alongside that child’s team. When occupational therapy services are delivered in the context of real-life routines, progress becomes more meaningful, sustainable, and empowering for both the child and family.
Pediatric occupational and physical therapy helps children build the skills they need to participate confidently in the activities that matter most—playing, learning, making friends, and becoming more independent. Through fun, engaging, and individualized experiences, First Priority Occupational Therapy supports development in areas such as sensory processing, primitive reflex integration, emotional regulation, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, self-care (dressing, feeding, and toileting), attention, executive functioning and social awareness. Our goal is to empower children and equip families with practical strategies that foster confidence, resilience, and lifelong success—one meaningful milestone at a time.
About the Founder and Owner
Meet Dr. Ali Temple, OTR/L!
Dr. Ali Temple received her doctorate in occupational therapy from Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in 2018. She has experience providing skilled, therapeutic services in outpatient pediatric clinics, public and private day-school settings, and in-home. Dr. Temple has worked with students and children aged 6 months to 21 years old with diagnoses to include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delay, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, behavioral difficulties (Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Anxiety, etc.), and feeding difficulties. Dr. Temple thoroughly enjoys using a holistic approach to support integrating retained primitive reflexes, motor planning, and increasing self-awareness through sensory exploration and engagement.
Dr. Temple founded First Priority Occupational Therapy, LLC in April of 2021 to provide virtual, in-home, and private school-based occupational therapy services in and around the greater Richmond, Virginia area. She enjoys building rapport with families all while providing fun, therapeutic activities to meet individualized goals!
Specialized Services Offered
NOW OFFERING PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES!!
