Assessment
Assessment services provided are based on best practices in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and include the following steps:- Standardized and functional tests
- Skilled observations of behaviour and quality of movement
- Parent interview and questionnaire
- Teacher interview and questionnaire
- Scoring, summary and interpretation of test results
- In-depth written report with specific recommendations
- Personal session with parents to explain the findings and discuss recommendations
Treatment
Treatment, conducted individually, focuses on promoting the functional independence of the child through therapeutic interventions addressing a range of abilities.The treatment is multi-sensory, play-based and delivered in a fun atmosphere. Children are given graded activities to encourage their feeling of success and to enhance their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Note: Parents are provided with optional take home exercises to enhance treatment outcome.
The clinic performs assessments and provides treatment for children with:
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD)
- Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
- Gross and/or Fine Motor Delays
- High Functioning Autism
- Learning Disabilities
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Written Output Disorder
