how we can help
Occupational Therapy
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) & Sensory Integration (SI)
- Gross and fine motor coordination
- Behavior and other developmental concerns
- Motor planning/dyspraxia
- Self-regulation/arousal of nervous system (attention to task)
- Balance, core strength, and postural control
- Visual perception & processing
- Handwriting & hand function
- Play and socialization skills
- Building self-confidence & enhancing self-esteem
- Improving ocular mobility (visual attention, eye-tracking, copying from board)
When to Refer
- Clumsiness and poor coordination
- Frequent meltdowns for no apparent reason
- Strong reactions to noises, touch, or other people
- Awkwardness on playground compared to other kids
- Clinginess in social situation; avoidance of contact with other kids
- Avoidance of certain textures
- Very picky eating
- Craving of constant movement - always ‘on the go’
- Difficulty paying attention in school
- Lack of response (to pain, to people, to surroundings)
- Distractibility
- Uncomfortable in clothes
- Trouble understanding spoken directions
- Difficulty with handwriting
- Fidgetiness
- Difficulty tracking moving objects (like catching a ball)