Welcome to RLB Occupational Therapy!
Our Vision
RLB Occupational Therapy is a private pediatric OT practice specializing in enrichment and support for preschool through 5 grade students. Our goal is to help children Reach, Learn, and Become more confident and successful classroom participants and learners.
Our Focus
Occupational therapists (OTs) are licensed professionals trained in helping individuals develop, strengthen or regain the skills needed to engage in everyday activities. For children, handwriting is an important occupation! It is a regular part of the school day whether through pre-writing activities such as coloring and tracing, throug
Occupational therapists (OTs) are licensed professionals trained in helping individuals develop, strengthen or regain the skills needed to engage in everyday activities. For children, handwriting is an important occupation! It is a regular part of the school day whether through pre-writing activities such as coloring and tracing, through discrete handwriting instruction, as a way to identify themselves and their belongings, or to demonstrate and communicate what has been learned. Older students need cursive handwriting for functional tasks such as signing a driver's license and other legal documents. Learning cursive also allows students to read historical documents and handwritten cards from grandparents!
Our Background
Our Background
My name is Rachel Blumberg, and I am a licensed occupational therapist. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Brandeis University before continuing on to earn a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University's Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences in 2000. Over the course of my career, I
My name is Rachel Blumberg, and I am a licensed occupational therapist. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Brandeis University before continuing on to earn a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University's Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences in 2000. Over the course of my career, I have worked in inpatient and outpatient pediatric hospitals, early intervention and private practice. I also spent 14 years working in public and private schools.
What if my child doesn't have an IEP or a 504 plan?
Why would they benefit from learning handwriting from an OT?!
Occupational Therapists (OTs) are uniquely qualified by the nature of our professional training to teach handwriting to any student. We understand development as well as the sensory, motor and cognitive building blocks that serve as the foundation for functional handwriting. See below to understand more about how an OT automatically assesses and can address so many different skill areas, making us valuable specialist for handwriting instruction.
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Cursive handwriting is returning to the NJ school curriculum
This summer, we will be offering small group and individual sessions specifically for students entering 3rd-5th grade in the fall of 2026. These sessions will introduce cursive strokes, strengthen foundational skills and boost confidence in order to ease student's transition into classroom cursive writing instruction.
Summer 2026: Get a Head Start!
Small group enrichment (4 student max)
45 min sessions
$425 for 6-week program: includes materials and caregiver education
Why hire an OT to teach handwriting to your homeschooler?
Personalized instruction tailored to individual needs and preferences
Experienced professional dedicated to your student/s success.
Focus is not just on learning letter formations! Students also engage in activities that help develop and/or reinforce critical foundational skills (fine motor, visual motor, motor planning, etc) . The OT lens allows for constant assessment and focus on any delays or weaknesses observed in these skill areas.
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