Services
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist use purposeful activities to assist children and adults in achieving their greatest level of independence.
Who Can Benefit:
Children with the following challenges often benefit from occupational therapy services:
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Oral motor/feeding problems
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Clumsy or poor balance
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Low muscle tone
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Poor endurance
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Difficulty accepting change or following directions
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Anxious or resistant to new activities
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Difficulty transitioning
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Unpredictable behaviors
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Poor organizational skills
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Craving for, or hypersensitivity to: movement, heights, touch from others, feel of clothes, tastes/textures of foods, sounds, and smells
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Poor awareness of surroundings or attention to detail
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Hyperactive, distractible, or lethargic behaviors
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Easily frustrated (showing withdrawn or aggressive behaviors)
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Difficulty with coloring, cutting or handwriting skills
Speech Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy includes evaluation and treatment of the many disorders that affect the normal development of speech in children.
These disorders include, but are not limited to:
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Articulation Disorder - Incorrect pronunciation of sounds.
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Language Disorder - Incorrect use of language skills.
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Feeding / Swallowing disorders.
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Fluency Disorder - Interruptions in speech that disrupt communication with peers.
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Voice Disorders - Caused by inappropriate vocal behavior.
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Processing Disorders - Delays in how the child process the information from the environment.
Sensory Integration
When information from the senses cannot be interpreted correctly by the brain, behaviors may result that can be baffling to everyone involved. If there is over sensitivity to the sensory input, the person may respond negatively to any physical contact, become fearful during movement, and/or avoid routine activities. Our staff, at Developing Connections Inc., are trained to understand and address problems that correlate to sensory processing. Activities are planned with the “just the right challenge” to enhance the individual's ability to accurately interpret and respond to sensory input. The therapist builds on the client's strengths while motivating him or her to participate in activities that organize sensory input.
Who Can Benefit:
Children with the following challenges often benefit from Sensory Integration services:
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ADHD
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Autism spectrum disorder
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Dyspraxia
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Developmental delay
Benefits of Sensory Integration services include
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Modulation of sensory systems
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Self-regulations
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Improved function in school, home and community
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Improved independence with activities of daily living (ADLs)
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Maximized functional ability to perform daily and recreational activities
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Enhanced motor planning ability
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Active involvement and exploration of environments
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Efficient organization of sensory information
