Treatment

Sensory Integration

Sensory Integration is a term that describes the brain’s ability to take in information from the senses, organize it, and respond to it during experiences of daily life. The theory of of sensory integration was developed by Dr. A Jean Ayres. Occupational therapists trained in sensory integration can identify and treat sensory integration deficits and other disorders often seen including Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Sensory Modulation Disorder (SMD), and the underlying deficits encompassing these diagnoses.

Therapeutic Listening

Therapeutic Listening is rooted in sensory integration theory and uses specially recorded and enhanced music via headphones to create positive changes in the nervous system of those with sensory processing disorder. When used in conjunction with other sensory-based treatments it can accelerate the development of attention, praxis, self-regulation, postural control, bilateral coordination, visual-motor integration, and social and communication skills. The treatment can also reduce sensitivities to sounds and improves auditory discrimination or filtering of background sounds.

Handwriting without Tears

HWT is a handwriting curriculum that utilizes developmentally appropriate, multi-sensory strategies for early writing. It was developed through years of research to discover how children learn best and includes materials that address all styles of learning. Children are taught letters based on the starting point for repetition, as opposed to learning in alphabetical order; while specific stories or phrases paired with letter formation improves memory.

Astronaut Training

A program designed to organize the vestibular, visual, and auditory systems which are three major components of movement. It activates the three semicircular channels of the vestibular system to improve regulation, spatial awareness and general movement skills while training the eyes to use saccadic movements and smooth pursuits both vertically and horizontally.