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Purpose of Groups:
- Increase student’s ability
to regulate, and as a result interact more with (social skills,
language, etc).
- Allow parents to become
more fluent in "adjusting" their child's "engine" so that it
runs effectively. Help keep the child’s sensory modulatory
problems at a minimal level of interference.
- Parents should see group
time as using the OT therapies to help with social skills, with
parent role to try to be a facilitator. At the same time,
practicing turn-taking, social referencing, waiting in line, and
learning new skills are all a part of this.
- Groups should be a positive
way to challenge your child. Your child’s tolerance and ability
to focus should grow. The physical activity should be a great
release.
Available Groups:
- Sensory Motor Development
- This group uses sensory-based games and activities to develop
successful play skills in children who struggle with the gross motor
and motor planning aspects of group play. This group is
offered for specific age groups (ages 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, and
5 - 7 years).
- Happy Handwriting
- FUN fine motor games, creative art projects, and home activity
suggestions to help children develop necessary pre-writing skills
and build a more positive attitude towards writing and fine motor
tasks. Specific ability groups include children who are
learning to print (ages 4 - 7 years) and cursive hand-writers (ages
8+ years). Topics include pre-handwriting readiness, hand
strengthening, and proper letter formation
- How Does Your Engine Run?
- This group aims to assist children to accurately identify and
alter their activity and attention level using fun sensory-based
activities. Intended for school-aged children with sensory
regulation issues, ADD, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Social Skills Group
- This group uses a sensory integrative approach to assist children
in developing age appropriate play and social skills. Social
feedback and examining how non-verbal communication affect our
relationships in a play-based atmosphere.
Dates:
- Session 1: June 21 - July 8, 2010: Twice weekly
for three weeks.
- Session 2: July 13 - 29, 2010: Twice weekly for
three weeks.
Time:
Place:
Additional Details:
- Groups consist of 3 - 5 children of similar ages
or developmental needs. Parent volunteers are requested to be present at each session to facilitate
carry-over and participation.
- Prior to the start of the group, each child must
attend at least one screening session. There is a fee for this
screening.
- Contact Stephanie M. Foster PhD(c), OTR/L at
805-264-1553.
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