Hand in Hand and occupational therapy, the two fit so seamlessly into conversation together. To put it simply, occupational therapy has an overall goal of increasing performance and/or participation in anything its clients want or need to do in their lives.

Fifteen St. Ambrose students walk through the door of Tessa’s Place on a Friday morning ready to read, play, and lesson plan for our inclusive programs. They are the newest group of occupational therapy students to visit Hand in Hand. Hand in Hand has been partnering with St. Ambrose University’s Occupational Therapy Department since 2021.