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SPECIALIZEDSPECIALIZEDPROGRAMS INPROGRAMS IN

CHILDCHILD

DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPMENT





SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

´ Sensory Integration Evaluation and Treatment

´ Oral Motor and Feeding Evaluation and

Treatment´ Craniosacral Therapy

´ Interactive Metronome (IM) Therapy

´ Handwriting Therapy´ Brain Integration Therapy



SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

´ Loving Touch Infant Massage Program

´ Fun Fitness Program

´ Therapeutic Listening Program´ Kinesio Taping

´ Rehabilitation Clinic

´ Breath Works

´ Diagnostic Evaluation for Infants and Children



1. SENSORY INTEGRATIVE

THERAPY

We experience the world through our

senses. While we generally teach children

about five senses (taste, touch, smell, sight and

hearing), there are actually additional senses

that are very important to the way we function

in the world.

The sensory systems are the gateways of

information to and from the brain and body.



SENSORY INTEGRATIVE THERAPY

Our bodies and the environment send

our brains information through our

senses. We process and organize thisinformation so that we feel comfortable

and secure. We are then able to respond

appropriately to particular situations andenvironmental demands. This is sensory

integration.



2. ORAL-MOTOR AND FEEDING

THERAPY

Treatment of oral motor and feeding

disorder is an organized approach for

achieving adequate muscle strength,control, swallow function, respiration

positioning and a balanced oral sensory

system, all prerequisite to meeting nutritional needs.



ORAL-MOTOR AND FEEDING

THERAPY

Skills developed in early

feeding play an important role in

speech development, as the samesystems are key players in achieving

intelligible speech



3. CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle light touch

manual therapy hands on treatment method

that focuses on alleviating restrictions to the

physiological craniosacral system. Clinically, we

have found it to be useful for muscular/skeletal

dysfunctions, neurologically based problems,

fascial restrictions, adhesions and othermovement related problems.



4. INTERACTIVE METRONOME (IM)

The Interactive Metronome© (IM)

is a computer-based training

program shown to improve

attention, coordination and timing

in children and adults with a wide

range of cognitive and physical

difficulties including attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder

(ADHD).



INTERACTIVE METRONOME (IM)

´ As the participant listens, he/she must anticipate the beatand perform various hand and foot exercises for a highnumber of repetitions. Auditory guide tones provideimmediate feedback, letting the participant know if the

response was on time, early or late.´ The difference between the participants· response and the

actual beat is measured in milliseconds and presented as ascore. A lower IM score indicates improved accuracy andtiming.

´ By keeping the beat, the brain is trained to plan, sequenceand process information more effectively. Research hasclearly shown that the brain learns through repetition of precise activities. In turn, this produces measurable gains inphysical and mental abilities



INTERACTIVE METRONOME (IM)

The Interactive Metronome has found manyapplications helping people improve their timing,motor planning, and sequencing of thoughts and

actions:´ Increased concentration and focus

´ Improvements in reading and language

´ Gains in overall coordination

´ Greater control of impulsivity

´ Reduced auditory sensitivity



5. HANDWRITING SKILLS

The Handwriting Program

is a specialized program developed to improveprinting and cursive handwriting skills.

The program goal is to have children

successfully master handwriting techniquesas an easy and automatic skill.



6. BRAIN INTEGRATION THERAPY

´ Brain Integration Therapy

is a unique merging of

Applied Kinesiology andlearning theory. It is a

synthesis of both ancient and

modern disciplines.



BRAIN INTEGRATION THERAPY

´ Applied Kinesiology is the study of muscles

and the science of testing and balancing them

to help the brain and body functionharmoniously. Brain Integration Therapy

Repatterning uses information from ´Muscle

Testingµ to alleviate imbalances in the way

different parts of the brain and body worktogether.



BRAIN INTEGRATION THERAPY

Repatterning helps the right and left-brain to´switch-onµ and work together more fully.

Brain Integration at CDC is offered by

Occupational Therapy as part of thetreatment plan. If you child is bright, butcannot focus, write thoughts down fluency,remember what was just read and/or

demonstrate writing/reading reversals, askyour occupational therapist about BrainIntegration Therapy.



7. LOVING TOUCH PARENT INFANT

MASSAGE PROGRAM

Benefits of Loving Touch Massage for the

baby include: emotional nourishment, loving

communication between a parent or caregiver

and the baby, regulation of the baby·s primary

systems (i.e. respiratory, circulatory, nervous

musculature and gastrointestinal reduction of

gas and colic allowing the baby to sleep betterand help the baby relax and release the

tensions of daily stimuli.



8. FUN FITNESS

The foundation for physicalfitness and a healthier life. A physicalfitness program developed for children 8-12 years of age. Classes includeindividuals who are in need of a moremedically guided fitness program.



9. THERAPEUTIC LISTENING

´ Therapeutic Listening® is an evidence-

backed protocol that combines a

sound-based intervention with sensory

integrative activities to create a comprehensive programthat is effective for diverse populations with sensorychallenges. Therapeutic Listening can impact sensorymodulation, attention, behavior, postural organization,and speech and language difficulties. Trained therapistslearn to use modulated CDs to set up programs forclients in homes, schools and clinics. Listening is afunction of the entire brain; when we listen, we listenwith the whole body.



10. KINESIO TAPING

Kinesio® Taping is a new and effective treatment methodwhere tape is applied over and around specific muscles toprovide joint support and muscle re-education. Kinesio®Taping is used to:

´

Facilitate optimal movement patterns´ Improve body / muscle alignment

´ Strengthen weak muscles

´ Relax tight muscles

´ Stabilize or support joints

´ Decrease pain and swelling

´ Improve motor skills development and function

´ Enhance recovery from injuries



Kinesio Taping used to develop core abdominal

strength to enable child to roll, sit upright, crawl, and

complete gross and fine motor skills.



11. REHABILITATION CLINIC

Addresses a child·s rehabilitative needs and

equipment needs. This clinic offers

consultative services, usually quarterly, with a

Pediatric Physiatrist, including the child·s

therapist (occupational, physical and/or

speech/language).



KID-FRIENDLY



12. BREATH WORKS

If you cannot breathe you cannot

function. Specialized evaluationof the mechanics of breathing and posture with

treatment to optimize patient function by

integrating appropriate ventilation strategies.



BREATH WORKS

Breathwork is known to have brought about the following benefits:

´ An enhanced immune system

´ Greater Energy Levels

´ Beneficial brain waves

´ Creative problem solving

´ Reaching higher vibration

´ Healing for one's body, mind and spirit

´ Releasing tension and stress

´ Improved relationships

´ Rejuvenation



13. DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION

CLINIC

W hat is a Diagnostic & Evaluation (D&E) Clinic?

The purpose or intent of the clinics is toprovide diagnostic medical evaluation for

children, with Medicaid or CHP+, suspected of

having developmental delays or disabilities.



DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION CLINIC

W hat is the mission of the D&E Clinic?

The mission of the D&E Clinic program is toidentify and evaluate children, birth to 21

years, to delineate any medical conditions that

may be contributing to developmental delay or

disability.



DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION CLINIC

W ho is eligible for a D&E Clinic?

Referrals, appropriate for a D&E, are typically children who are suspected of having

neurodevelopmental delays of a significant amount in two or more areas. Some

examples follow:

1. A child with multiple health concerns causing disabling conditions of any kind.

2. Any child who is at risk for neurodevelopmental delays because of his/her

environmental situation or past history of family difficulties or associated medical

problems.

3. Children with cognitive delays, who have ongoing medical problems and for whom

the therapeutic interventions being attempted are failing.

4. Any child who is exceptionally small or growing poorly, particularly children

identified as Failure To Thrive.5. A child with neurodevelopmental delays who has been previously diagnosed but

with whom new developmental problems have arisen may be a candidate.

6. Children who present a picture as being medically puzzling, showing a significant

lack of progress, or a deterioration of condition.



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