Therapy Services

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Join us for an adaptive haircut environment designed to support those with all levels of sensory needs!  Haircuts include an experienced stylist with an occupational therapist present to assist, sensory room access prior to haircut, adaptive lighting/sound options, snacks and drinks (if needed), and a printed social story with picture of stylist (if needed).

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Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) is a gentle series of exercises and treatment activities used by our occupational therapists. MNRI involves assessing and treating a variety of primitive reflexes (reflexes infants are typically born with or develop shortly after birth). These reflexes are present to help infants, grow, develop, and move appropriately, and they typically disappear, or "integrate" throughout childhood. However, some children have difficulty fully integrating their reflexes secondary to developmental delays, medical conditions, early childhood trauma, or other unknown factors. Retained primitive reflexes have been associated with difficulties with fine and gross motor coordination, poor attention, difficulty with balance/crossing the midline, poor coordination of eye movements necessary for reading/writing, poor emotional regulation/impulse control, learning difficulties, and difficulty potty training. Our occupational therapists use MNRI treatment techniques within OT sessions to support a holistic treatment plan for each child.

 “Rhythmic Movement Training is a movement based, primitive reflex integration program that uses developmental movements, gentle isometric pressure and self-awareness to rebuild the foundations necessary to help overcome learning, sensory, emotional and behavioral challenges.” 

Fascial Movement Taping uses kinesiotape for the purpose of pain control, swelling management, improved muscle activation or deactivation and a multitude of other pediatric concerns.  Using the concept of movement therapy enhanced by Rock Tape, the tape works to promote function during activities.  Therapists are certified in functional movement techniques through post graduate training.  Our speech-language pathologists may use taping methods for facial muscles as well.

 Child’s Play Therapy is excited to now offer aquatic physical therapy! Why might aquatic physical therapy be right for your child? 

Here are a few benefits:

Water provides more support for our kiddos, making it easier for them to balance compared to on land.
Water decreases the effects of gravity, making it easier to move and walk compared to on land.
Water resists movement, helping the kiddos to get stronger and build coordination through slower and better controlled movements.
We receive constant pressure when in the water, helping to build body awareness and provide sensory input.

 If you have questions or concerns about the way your infant is breast- or bottle-feeding , our speech-language pathologists are trained in infant and toddler feeding and are available to assist in identifying correct/incorrect latch, ideal positioning, identifying tension patterns in the cheeks, lips, neck, assessment of lip and tongue ties, etc.

Please contact us to schedule a feeding evaluation today.