Skills for Life - Teen to Adult

Occupational therapy support for teens preparing to step into independence with confidence, clarity, and regulation.

The leap from high school into post-secondary life—whether that means college, university, trades, or the workforce—is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. New environments, responsibilities, and expectations can challenge even the most capable young adults, especially those who are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or navigating mental health challenges.

At Root to Blossom, we offer occupational therapy support to help teens build the functional, emotional, and sensory awareness skills they need to thrive in this next chapter.

How OT Can Support This Life Stage:

  • Life Skills & Functional Exposure: Build confidence through hands-on skill development in everyday activities. From doing laundry, cooking simple meals, and managing a personal schedule to budgeting, transportation planning, and navigating healthcare systems—this is about preparing for real-world independence with practical tools and guided support.


    For Calgary-based clients transitioning to college or university, OT-supported on-campus visits are available to help build familiarity, reduce overwhelm, and support successful integration into new environments.

  • Sensory Awareness & Environmental Fit : Explore sensory preferences and stressors. Prepare for new settings—like dorms, classrooms, or workplaces—by creating sensory-friendly strategies that support focus, calm, and nervous system regulation.

  • Self-Regulation & Emotional Resilience: Develop tools to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional fluctuations. Build a personalized regulation toolkit to support mental health in new and unfamiliar settings.

  • Executive Functioning & Cognitive Skills: Strengthen planning, organization, time management, and flexible thinking. Learn strategies to manage academic demands, shifting routines, and increased independence.

  • Routine & Lifestyle Planning: Establish sustainable daily routines that support sleep, nutrition, movement, and study habits. Learn how to balance independence with wellness.

  • Communication & Advocacy: Practice assertive communication and self-advocacy skills. Learn how to express needs, set boundaries, and navigate relationships with peers, professors, employers, or roommates.

Skills for Life: Teen to Adult is designed to meet adolescents where they are—whether they’re excited, anxious, unsure, or somewhere in between. We help them build the internal tools and external strategies to move forward with purpose, regulation, and resilience.