What does SPOT Kids Occupational Therapy offer?

• Evaluation & Treatment of Sensory Processing and Motor Delays
• Therapeutic intervention to improve muscle Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, Coordination, Bilateral Integration, Fine Motor, Gross Motor, Sensory Motor Integration, Visual/Auditory Processing skills and Self-Help skills
• Assistance with Social Skill building and Sensory Behaviors
• In-services and educational group sessions offered on various OT related topics and available to parent groups, teachers, and other health professionals
• Consultations with parents, teachers, and other professionals regarding a child’s skill level and progress
• Collaborative approach to care with the child, caregivers, and teachers to create effective carry-over of skills, from the occupational therapy clinic to the home and school
• Resources and appropriate referrals provided for parents and teachers to properly address any areas that are outside the scope of OT

What should I be looking for?

Children who have missed expected developmental motor milestones should be evaluated by an Occupational Therapist (refer to the web page on “milestones”).

If a child seems squirmy and in constant motion, or appears too busy and unable to settle down, he or she could have self-regulation difficulties. If a child has trouble using crayons, pencils, scissors, putting puzzles together, or has a strong aversion to types of movement/sound, dislikes haircuts or tags on their clothes, or often seems clumsy and uncoordinated, he or she could be delayed in the area of Sensory Integration. Children who exhibit these signs would benefit from an Occupational Therapy assessment to identify the source and potential need for service.

For information on SPOT Speech services visit www.spotkidsspeech.com.