Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapists at Play on Words Therapy are highly skilled in development of fine and gross motor skills, visual-motor skills, handwriting, activities of daily living, emotional regulation, and sensory processing.

Some of the therapeutic techniques and programs we use include:

Therapeutic Listening

A sound-based intervention that can be part of your child’s Occupational Therapy. This program can be used both in the clinic setting and home environment. The music is specifically altered to connect the parts of the brain that process sound. Special headphones are used to ensure your child obtains optimal results.

 

Therapeutic Listening has been noted to

  • increase vocalizations/language skills

  • improve body awareness

  • decrease hypersensitivity to sounds

  • increase focus and attention

  • improve self-regulation

  • decrease gravitational insecurity

  • improve sensory processing

  • increase awareness of environment

  • improvement with toilet training

  • improve motor planning

  • improve social skills

  • increase bilateral coordination skills

  • decrease or increase level of arousal

  • activation of core

  • organization of overall activity level

 

Handwriting Without Tears

A multisensory approach to better handwriting skills. It provides hands on activities that are fun and promote solid handwriting skills. Letters are introduced in a unique order and style that promote a strong foundation. When a child learns correct letter formation, they are able to write more quickly, legibly, and will have more self-confidence. The program is suitable for children Pre-K through 5th grade.

 

Astronaut Training

A comprehensive sound activated vestibular and visual treatment that is provided by a therapist specifically trained in this program. This program is unique in that it targets the auditory, vestibular, and visual systems simultaneously.

Astronaut Training may be beneficial for children that are

  • clumsy or bump into objects

  • afraid to access playground equipment

  • prone to being carsick

  • resistive to change

  • having difficulty riding a bike

  • having difficulty following directions

  • having difficulty copying from the board

  • delayed in reading or writing