Therapy

• Sensory Integration Dysfunction

• Orthopedic Impairments

• Neurological Disorders

• Developmental Delays

• Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Feeding Delays

• Learning Differences

KidSense offers individual therapy, group therapy, and family support.  Please click on the links below to find out more information on these subjects:

Benefits of Therapy Include:

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Treatment Approaches May Include:

• Therapeutic listening

• Sensory integration

• Neurodevelopmental treatment

• A variety of handwriting programs

• Brain Gym

• Pediatric Kinesiotaping

• Splinting

• Theratogs

• Jobst garments

• Yoga for the special child

• Infant/child massage

• Ocular motor exercises

• Visual motor integration

• "SOS" approach to feeding

• Floortime

Group and Individual Therapy:

• Groups run approximately every 6 weeks. Parents with treatment team will decide which groups would best meet each child’s needs.

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Groups Offered:

• Yoga for Kids: Children can gain core strength and body awareness, as well as the ability to connect with others through imitation and recall of  postures and movements. Strength, flexibility, motor planning and sequencing skills are developed.

• "Write on”:  Writing groups are well paced. Necessary strength, motor movement patterns, as well as ocular motor skills needed for ease of writing are developed through activities.  Letter formation, line placement and spacing are addressed.

• "Eye Spy”: This ocular motor group focuses on developing coordination of the eyes for improved function. Fun activities are used (with 10 minute/day  home activities) to help you child’s eyes focus from one object to another, glide across a page and complete visual perceptual tasks.

• "On the Ball”: This is a parent-child group for young children. The therapist teaches a variety of ways to use your therapy ball with your child to strengthen and lengthen muscles, as well as encourage movement.

• "Oh Brother – Oh Sister”: This group is to support siblings of children with special needs. The siblings get to experience a variety of therapy equipment. Their important role as a sibling is supported and ways to assist their siblings encouraged. (private pay only).

• Parent-Child Massage: A licensed Massage Therapist with specialized pediatric training and experience with special needs children will teach you how to massage your child. Learn important techniques to help with muscle relaxation and bowel function.

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Family Support:

• We love collaborating with parents to help support their child in their home and community.

• Understanding special diets and other health needs.

• Referrals to appropriate care providers.

• Home modifications

• Equipment (wheelchair and other) needs

• Home exercise Programs

• Access to augmentive communication devices

• Equipment lending library

• Sibling support

• Parent in-services

(* Visit our Resources Page and Parent Page)

Referral:

• Therapy is provided on a referral basis from your child’s physician.

Payment:

• Private pay discounts

• Most major insurances accepted; however, this is not a guarantee of payment.

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