Clumsy Balance Issues - Difficulty forming letters/shapes - Difficulty following instructions - Difficulty with bicycling
- Difficulty with scissor skills - Slushy speech/oral motor skill - Immature reflexes
- Difficulty coordinating right and left -Weakness - Poor sitting/standing
- Poor whole body coordination - Difficulty in sequencing skills - Difficulty w/climbing
- Difficulty with construction play -Poor ball skills - Difficulty w/sports
- Hugs too hard - Moves/Plays too rough - High pain tolerance
- More, more, more....
14. Is there any research that support sensory processing disorders and SPD treatment?
The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation (SPD Foundation) amongst others helps to expand knowledge, foster awareness and promote recognition of Sensory Processing Disorder. Click Here for Research on sensory processing disorders.
15. What about Auditory Processing Disorders?
Auditory Processing is a type of processing disorder. Depending on where the breakdown is within the central nervous system will determine what type of auditory processing disorder your child may have which is determined by an audiologist specializing in auditory processing disorders. To clarify, the ears are receptors which takes in auditory information. The brainstem allows the auditory, visual and motor systems to work together. That information then travels to the various parts of the brain that is responsible for recognizing the tone of the message, decode it clearly, remember the sequence of the information and leads to understanding language. If there are auditory deficits at the peripheral, brainstem, or cortical levels, the ability to process what is heard is impaired. Because auditory must also work with other sensory systems it is very rare that an auditory processing deficit exists alone. It is generally part of a larger picture, a Sensory Processing Disorder. Click Here to read the research published in the "ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practioners" a professional magazine, which includes the use of sound therapy as part of the sensory integration therapy.
To learn more about the iLs (Interactive Listening System) click here.
16. Does iLs improve reading?
"We read with our ears” holds much truth, but is often ignored in reading programs. Decoding and phonemic awareness require efficient processing and storage of auditory information. iLs trains the auditory pathways for efficiency and accuracy through repeated sessions of iLs’ unique multi-sensory input. The subcortical visual motor system has direct neural connections to the auditory and vestibular systems. All three of these systems must work together for proper balance, coordination, reading and sound localization. iLs programs activate the auditory and vestibular systems along with visual tracking and visual perception exercises. In fact, ocular motor improvement ranks as one of the consistently strongest areas of change resulting from iLs programs used for reading, writing and copying skills.
17. Do you take insurance?
Although we do not take insurance, we do offer payment options for our private payers. This include discounted payment plans options. Upon request, we will also provide you with CPT codes that you may need to pursue reimbursement from your insurance company. We also accept RSAs and are approved providers under the NYS early intervention program in which then treatment is free of cost for the parent.