Treatment

Occupational Therapy for Children and Adults

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Occupational therapy for children Occupational therapy (OT) for SPD in children is fun! During sensory-based OT sessions, the therapist and your child interact in a sensory-rich environment with lots of swinging, spinning, tactile, visual, auditory, and taste opportunities that seem to a child more like a giant playground than a therapy center. Sessions are subtly structured … Read more

The Diagnostic Process of SPD

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Although not yet recognized in the DSM-V, Sensory Processing Disorder can be identified and categorized by an occupational therapist with advanced training in sensory processing and integration.  Of primary importance is linking sensory impairments to challenges in functioning at home or school. Identification usually begins with screening, which is basically a professional’s search for red … Read more