Therapy is only one small piece of a greater puzzle of treatments
and practices that facilitate your child’s progress. Home
programming is another piece, and the follow-through of therapeutic
practices in the family environment plays an essential role
in your child’s progress. Programs are set up by individual
therapists, who will make them as convenient as possible.
The following are some of the specifics that are necessary
to facilitate progress:
- When applicable, the Wilbarger Deep Pressure Protocol needs
to be followed for a three-week minimum trial period. After
that point, it will need to be followed as specified by your
therapist. Your occupational therapists are willing to communicate
with others across settings (i.e. school, daycare, etc.) to
help facilitate this process. - Sensory diet programs as recommended.
- Speech home programs as recommended.
Your Therapy Hour:
Your therapist has 60 minutes set aside for your child. Approximately
50 minutes are for treatment. The last 10 minutes are used
to discuss current issues relating to your child and to collaborate
with you to enhance the effectiveness of the home program.
We appreciate feedback about how your child is responding
to therapy, and welcome any questions or concerns you may
have.
- Please arrive on time for therapy. If you are more
than 15 minutes late for your session, therapy will not be
provided. - You MUST be present in the waiting room during the
last 10 minutes of the hour to discuss your child’s therapy
session. - If you leave during your child’s therapy session, please
let the receptionist know of your absence, how you can be
reached, and submit an emergency contact if possible. - If you bring siblings, please note that due to liability
issues they are NOT allowed in treatment gyms or on equipment.
Please keep them under supervision when in the waiting room.
There is a play area that is provided and we do ask that you
help us keep the area safe and tidy.
Attendance:
Consistency of treatment is very necessary for progress. If
your child is absent more than twice in one month, for reasons
other than illness or being out of town, we will consider
discharge.
Necessities:
Children participating in therapy sessions need:
- Play shorts that can get messy
- Play shirt
- Extra diapers (if necessary)
(Each child receives a box
to keep his or her belongings in.)
Parent Involvement:
We highly encourage parent observation of therapy sessions.
Windows are provided in most of our treatment areas for this
purpose. Understanding the treatment process facilitates follow-through
at home and in other settings. Please inquire with your therapist
about the home program recommendations. We appreciate your
insights, ideas, and resources to help with the program development
and refinement.
Cancellations:
Please make every effort to inform us of a cancellation at
least 24 hours before your appointment. We appreciate your
efforts and understand that this is not always possible. For
the safety of your child and others: Please do NOT bring an
ill child to therapy. (See Guidelines for Ill Children.)