Occupational therapy groups

Movement and music group

Purpose: To provide the opportunity to improve bilateral coordination, spatial relations and motor planning skills, body awareness, and strength and coordination necessary for age appropriate participation in daily living. The group is also designed to improve sensory modulation, enhance social skills among peers and improve attention and direction following in a group setting.

Group: Membership is open to children ages 3-5 years old that are ready for the challenges and benefits of a group setting. Examples of diagnoses include but are not limited to : autistic spectrum disorders, sensory integration disorders, developmental delay, cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders. A screening may be necessary to determine group readiness. Participation in the group can be in addition to individual occupational therapy services. A doctor's prescription is required for "group occupational therapy."

Stretching, alignment and relaxation group

Purpose: To improve range of motion, strength, alignment, flexibility, sensory awareness, and ability to attend to task.

Group: Children are grouped according to age and functional ability. Children should be able to follow directions. The current group is limited to girls ages 10-14. Diagnoses may include, but are not limited to, brachial plexus injury, sensory processing disorder and cerebral palsy. Participants may supplement ongoing individual OT or attend group OT only. A physician's prescription for "Group Occupational Therapy" is required.