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SensAble Kids believes in meeting each child at their developmental level to build a relationship with the child and help to develop their communication and relational abilities.
We believe one cannot separate emotional development from the physical development of the body, that they must be addressed simultaneously for true growth and optimal development.
We combine our understanding of the body and all of its systems with a relationship based model to create a comprehensive, personalized plan for each individual and their family.
Let’s Get Started!
SensAble Kids believes in meeting each child at their developmental level to build a relationship with the child and help to develop their communication and relational abilities.
We believe one cannot separate emotional development from the physical development of the body, that they must be addressed simultaneously for true growth and optimal development.
We combine our understanding of the body and all of its systems with a relationship based model to create a comprehensive, personalized plan for each individual and their family.
Occupational, speech, developmental, and/or MNRI therapy might be a fit if:
You have concerns about your child’s motor skills, sensory processing, and/or regulatory skills.
Your child has trouble in social interactions and every day activities.
Your child has difficulty communicating across different settings in their lives.
Your child struggles coping with daily stressors, has anxiety, ADHD, and/or more.
Screenings:
Many parents ask us “what should my child doing?” and are unsure of whether their child is “on-track” developmentally. SensAble Kids is happy to provide free developmental screenings, as we understand that children develop skills at different rates.
If you have questions about your child’s development or have concerns regarding their development, you can schedule an appointment for a free developmental, speech/language, and/or occupational therapy screening. These are available for all children, ages birth to approximately 12 years of age.
Our screenings are intended to give families some education and guidance on their child’s development, which may include recommendations for a full evaluation and/or activities/suggestions to help promote their skills. Our screenings last 15 minutes and are completed by a licensed and credentialed therapist. Parents are welcome and invited to participate in the screening. Parents/caregivers will be asked to fill out a brief questionnaire prior to the screening. Families will receive written recommendations, referrals, and/or developmental information as appropriate.
Please contact our office to schedule a screening for your child:
- (773) 697-7333
- office@sensablekids.com
Therapeutic Services:
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
infants – adolescence
Our Occupational Therapists help children develop the foundational motor, sensory, and regulatory skills necessary to complete their daily occupations and to help them reach their full potential. For children, occupations may include self-care (feeding, dressing, toileting), school-related tasks, social interactions, and most importantly, play! We address the whole body through therapeutic movement and sensory-based activities, functional fine and visual motor skill-based tasks, and by supporting the child’s emotional needs throughout the therapeutic process. Because we believe parents and caregivers play a vital role in their children’s lives and in their progress, we encourage parent/caregiver involvement through home programming and participation during therapy sessions.
Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy
infants – adolescence
At SensAble Kids, speech therapy works with children of all ages to help them with the skills required to communicate across all settings of their lives. Whether it is communicating needs to a caregiver, an idea to a peer during play, or to respond to a teacher during a class discussion at school, our speech therapists address skills to ensure that children are successfully communicating throughout their daily routine.
Developmental Therapy
Developmental Therapy
Developmental Therapy
infant – preschool age children
Developmental therapy looks at the global development of the child and how it impacts play, social emotional development, language, motor development, and their daily routine. Developmental therapy is interactive and understands that play is key to your child’s learning. Our developmental therapists work with the child and their family to improve these areas and to help each child reach their full potential. Developmental therapists address “school pre-readiness” skills, such as concepts, motor, language, and social-emotional skills even beyond Early Intervention. Our developmental therapists facilitate many of our groups for preschool-age children and also collaborate with other team members working with the child to ensure a comprehensive approach to treatment.
MNRI Therapy
MNRI
Therapy
MNRI Therapy
infants, children & adults
MNRI is a gentle, non-invasive manual therapy that addresses the foundational motor patterns, or reflexes, that serve as the basis for all motor, language, cognitive, and emotional development. Reflexes are innate actions that tell our bodies how to move and through movement, helps to turn on other reflexes, and work together to help us through the next stages of development and serve as a level of protection for the body. These foundational motor movements build neural pathways that mature into higher level skill and functioning, as well as help to develop our mental and emotional capacities.
CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy
infants, children & adults
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive manual therapy technique used to enhance the function of the body and its capacity for self-healing. The CranioSacral System includes the cranial bones, spine, membranes, sacrum, and the cerebrospinal fluid that flows throughout this system. CranioSacral Therapy focuses on releasing restrictions and tension within the body that limit performance of its systems and also rebalances the central nervous system.
Group Services
Group Services
Group Services
children of all ages
We offer dyads of two children and groups, consisting of 3 or more children, to promote social skills by addressing underlying Occupational and Speech Therapy treatment areas contributing to social emotional challenges within a group setting. Groups address all levels of skills ranging from tolerating being around other children, to learning how to negotiate ideas, and problem solve during play with peers.
We also offer skill-specific groups that address Occupational Therapy treatment areas within a group setting, such as handwriting, fine motor coordination, sensory processing, executive functioning, etc.
Groups are organized based on developmental level and age, beginning with age 30 months through school aged children.
Praise & Success from Our Clients
“Lori has had an immeasurable positive impact on my family. Through his therapy sessions with Lori, my son has made huge progress with regulating his emotions, coping with his anxiety, interacting with people, motor planning and fine motor skills, just to name a few skills Lori has worked on with him. Throughout her work with him, Lori remains calm, she listens and takes his concerns seriously, but she pushes him to get out of his comfort zone and challenge himself.
She has given him strategies for using what he learns with her out in the world. Lori acts as a resource, a sounding board and a sympathetic ear for me and my husband. She has helped us set-up my son for success despite some large challenges. With her advice and guidance, my son is flourishing. He still has challenges, but they don’t seem nearly as big as they were before he started working with Lori.”
“Kelly worked with our son for about seven months and we quickly saw a difference. Once she began working with him he became more vocal and was learning how to self-regulate as well. Depending on what he needed that day Kelly always had an activity that helped him. She was very attentive, patient, and accommodating. She also educated us on what we could do to help him as well. If I ever had questions she always took the time to answer them. Whenever she was did an activity with him she would explain why she was doing it and what it focused on. She is an amazing OTA and we are so appreciative of all she has done for our family!”
Frequently Asked Questions:
01. What should my child wear for therapy?
Your child should dress in comfortable clothing that will allow ease of movement. We occasionally do messy play activities, so clothing should be something your child can get messy (i.e. painting, shaving cream, crafts, etc.)
02. What does a treatment session look like?
At SensAble Kids, we utilize a relationship-based approach and believe that forming trust and establishing relationships with our clients and their families are the foundation for the therapeutic process. Treatment sessions may occur in a large or small gym space with mats, swings, and climbing equipment. Part of the session may also include going into a smaller room for fine and visual motor activities. Therapeutic treatment activities are play/skill-based and are dependent on the child’s individual goals and may include, but are not limited to gross and fine motor sensorimotor activities, fine motor coordination tasks, handwriting, and messy play activities.
03. Are parents allowed to/expected to attend treatment sessions?
Parents are encouraged to join treatment sessions with their children. Attending sessions are a wonderful opportunity for learning about what (and why) your child is doing during treatment sessions and how to carry over this treatment at home. Attending sessions is also an excellent way to learn and practice therapeutic techniques to enhance movement patterns, motor planning, sensory processing, and regulation.
04. How long are treatment sessions?
Treatment sessions are typically 60 minutes- 50 minutes of direct treatment, 10 minutes of transition time/discussing the session and/or reviewing the home program with parents. Longer or shorter sessions may be recommended based on the needs of your child.
05. Will my insurance cover treatment?
Our office will verify insurance and review details with you prior to your child receiving services. We are in network for Blue Cross Blue Shield, but will submit to/work with any insurance company as an out of network provider. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about your insurance policy and help you navigate the insurance process.
06. How long will my child be in therapy?
The length of treatment varies for each child. We discuss discharge planning from the beginning and are constantly reassessing goals and monitoring progress throughout the treatment process. Goals are established through collaboration of the family and the therapist. The length of therapy is determined by goal achievement and functional status of the child’s participation in their routine and daily occupations as reported by the child, parents, teachers, etc. Carry-over of home programs and parent involvement do positively impact progress and may shorten the duration of treatment.
07. Will my child receive “homework”?
Children and their parents will receive home programs to encourage carry-over of treatment at home, support participation in the child’s routine and daily occupations, and carry over techniques that support regulation and interaction with family, peers, and caregivers. Therapists work with the family to ensure the programs are supportive and a good fit for the family/child’s routine.
08. Is it possible for my therapist to do a school visit?
Yes! Therapists often do school visits and will collaborate with teachers and school staff to support your child’s ability to function and access their full potential at school in both learning and social situations. Therapists can also attend IEP meetings to support the family and child as requested.
09. Does SensAble Kids provide screenings to see if my child needs an evaluation?
Yes! We provide screenings in school, daycare and clinic settings to help you determine whether your child would benefit from a comprehensive evaluation.
Inquiry
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