rocessing disorders. Oculomotor, reflex integration, and other exercises may also be incorporated. Having an understanding in providing the right input, to the right deficit at the right time is crucial. For these reasons, you may immediately see the difference in how OT For Kidz conduct evaluations or treatment which is needed to establish the most appropriate intervention.
9. What are the benefits of receiving PRIVATE OT services at OT For Kidz services?
Although all OTs look at occupational performance and it's affect on functional abilities, occupational therapy services are only approved if the child's deficits are "big enough". This is greatly based on Quantitative measures (how big the problem based on normancy from standardized test) as opposed to the "Quality" of the problem (how a skill is done) and its impact on psycho-social health. Also, if services are approved either for early intervention or school-based intervention, therapy is generally limited to 1/2 hour 1-2 times a week. In some cases a child may receive as little as 1-2 hours a month. In either case, therapeutically this may not be frequent or intense enough to effectively and/or efficiently meet the needs of the child. Therapy is about changing how the brain works! Frequency, Intensity and Duration of input makes a difference!!
In addition, there may also be limitations with time, space, equipment, staff and the type of strategies that can be used to optimize your child's performance in a school or at home. Privately, OT for Kidz treatment sessions are based on the needs of the child. Therefore the number of days a week, duration of treatment session and type of intervention strategies are individualized. Parent education and parent participation in their child's progress is a crucial part in the child's progress.
10. What are the benefits of receiving OT services at OT For Kidz sensory gym as opposed to in school or in a home?
For the school-based age child, they get to spend more time in the classroom and for the child in early intervention, the parent has the option to have therapy outside the privacy of their home. Children experience therapy in an environment that is established to optimize their overall functional skills. Because here at OT For Kidz, we believe in "focus therapy" which is treating at the level of processing breakdown within the child's nervous system, it is typically reported by parents the changes they observe in their child's school performance as well as other environments including their "natural" environments such as home and/or community. Click here to review some of the parent's testimonials!
Our center was specifically designed to work with children of various ages, abilities and disabilities. Every equipment and therapeutic modality are specifically selected to address specific needs but more importantly here at OT For Kidz we have the knowledge base derived from many years of extensive training in sensory integration, a brain-based therapy, various certifications including auditory training and neurological based disorders. We continuously keep up on current research and strategies to maximize our abilities as developmental specialists. In addition, we are open and strongly support collaboration with other disciplines which includes nutritionist, pediatric audiologists, developmental optometrists, speech therapists, special educators, physical therapists, etc. OT For Kidz also has an open door policy with all other disciplines servicing the child which can be coordinated by a simple phone call.
11. What is an RSA?
RSA is a acronym that stands for Related Service Authorization. RSAs are given to parents from the district when their child who is in Kindergarten and higher grades and they have been approved for occupational therapy services but a therapist is not available to provide these services for them in their school. The parent then has the option to contact their child's district to obtain this RSA document. Once obtained, the parent will need to contact OT For Kidz to determine availability of a schedule. Sche