It is a child’s job (occupation)
The primary goal of childhood is to grow, learn, and play. Through play, children make sense of the world around them. It is a child’s “job” or “occupation” to engage in play, which develops their physical coordination, emotional maturity, social skills, and self-confidence to explore new experiences.
This developmental journey relies on properly functioning foundational systems. Sensory processing and developmental maturation create the essential infrastructure for learning and behavior. When children face challenges in these areas, they may struggle with motor skills, social engagement, academic progress, and refined coordination for activities like writing or using utensils. Early intervention identifies these issues and provides targeted support, maximizing each child’s potential for growth and independence.
Fun-Filled Activities in a Sensory-Rich Environment
Occupational therapists have expertise in evaluating children’s neurological, muscular, and emotional development, and determining how infant and childhood disorders affect growth and development.
The primary goal of our practice is to provide meaningful, challenging, and fun-filled activities in a sensory-rich environment. We treat children from birth through adolescence with developmental issues, particularly those within the autism spectrum.
Our facility is an attractive play-scape offering countless opportunities to hang, climb, slide, swing, balance, jump, and tumble. The environment is rearranged for each session to provide exciting new experiences that improve a child’s motor planning ability. Within a short period, children acquire a wide repertoire of skills along with an increased desire to use them.
Therapy Sessions: Engaging Activities for Development
Our 40+ years of experience has shown that therapy sessions addressing sensory processing, strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility—when presented with enthusiasm and encouragement—not only increase a child’s functional performance but also significantly improve confidence and social interaction.
Each 60-minute session involves various engaging activities and strategies, with suggestions for supporting your child’s progress at home. The duration of treatment varies according to the identified difficulties, the child’s neurological system, and the family’s ability to carry out supplemental activities. Significant progress can generally be seen after six months of weekly therapy sessions.