Sawdust Occupational Therapy LLC

About Sawdust Occupational Therapy LLC

Sawdust Occupational Therapy LLC is an occupational therapy practice with locations in Roswell and Marietta, Georgia. The clinic was founded by Benjamin Keeling, OTR/L, and James Garwacki, OTR/L, who developed the program around a hands-on model for children and young adults with special needs, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The practice centers its work on practical skill building through workshop-based activities rather than a traditional clinic format. Its mission, as presented on the website, is to help participants build life skills and work habits that can support greater independence and future employment opportunities.

According to the clinic’s website, occupational therapy sessions are individualized around each participant’s interests, abilities, needs, and goals. Services may involve interactive woodworking group projects, 3D printing, laser engraving, mechanics and small engine work, and life-skills activities. The Marietta location also lists personal training and habit-based life skills work such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining livable spaces. The site describes a typical session as including a review of goals, project planning, supervised hands-on work, cleanup routines, and a closing progress review. Some participants also move through life-skills and vocational-style activities that address time management, following multi-step directions, organization, communication, teamwork, and task completion. Sawdust OT states that all activities are guided by licensed therapists with attention to safety. In addition to the founders, the team includes multiple occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, as well as speech therapy staff. Overall, the practice presents itself as a structured, creative, and skill-focused setting for children and young adults who benefit from applied, real-world learning experiences.

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