Therapy In Action - Special Programs

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Early Intervention Group - Babies 9 - 18 months

This group is for babies/toddlers who have some delays in motor skills such as crawling, walking, or picking up tiny things with the fingers. This group:

uses a “Mommy and Me” style with parent
education and fun as the most important components.
is conducted by occupational therapists with support and guest
lectures by physical therapists and speech therapists.
focuses on techniques and activities to enhance a wide range of skills in which occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech therapists have expertise.

Overview of the eight sessions

Overview of Sensory Integration

Discover simple ways to optimize your child’s
sensory experience. Most motor, social and
emotional skills have some foundation in sensory integration

The Environment

Learn to support your child’s
development by taking advantage of opportunities in daily routines.

Self-Regulation/Emotion

Enable your child to be in an optimal “state” with preparation and prevention strategies.

Gross Motor

The large body movements are not just important for
mobility, but they are building blocks for other skills. Facilitate your child’s gross motor skills through the right stages.

Fine Motor

There are ways to encourage the fine motor skills that form the basis for preschool and kindergarten without making common mistakes such as encouraging writing too soon.

Play

Learn why to not “down-play” play and playfulness.

Feeding

Discover strategies for teaching your child to manage food safely and that eating is enjoyable.

Language and Communication

Explore ways to develop communication skills long before a child starts talking..