Learning how to play with others through compromise- Play is how children learn, including learning social skills. Learning how to interact with others, compromise, and work together all happen when playing. As children develop and grow, so does their way of playing.
Reward Systems / Keeping it Positive – Utilized to incentivize children to comply and follow through with presented tasks. Helps reinforce positive behaviors and expectations. Four common functions of behavior are social attention, tangibles/activities, escape/avoidance and sensory stimulation.
Reward Systems / Keeping it Positive! – Utilized to incentivize adults to comply and follow through with presented tasks. Helps reinforce positive behaviors and expectations. Four common functions of behavior are social attention, tangibles/activities, escape/avoidance and sensory stimulation.
Language Strategies Specific to Strokes- Difficulties with communication can make it more difficult for the stroke patient to gain information and can affect social relationships, independence and self-confidence. Aphasia (sometimes called dysphasia) is the name for the most common language disorder caused by stroke. Aphasia can affect how you speak,
Inattentiveness/ Neglect Strategies – Visual inattention is a condition experienced by people who have had a stroke It is when a person ignores everything on one side of their visual world. It usually affects people who have had a right sided stroke and they ignore things on their left side.
Reading and Writing Strategies following a TBI – Although your child might not be able to recover the reading and writing skills, they had prior to the brain injury, it is possible to make reading and writing easier by using some different strategies, fine motor
Pre- academic skills through play- attention, play, early reading skills, early writing skills, early math skills, listening skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills and creativity can all be learned through play.
Pre-writing skills through play– Pre–writing skills are the fundamental skills children need to develop before they can write. These skills contribute to the child’s ability to hold and use a pencil, and the ability to draw, write, copy, and color. These are the pencil strokes that most letters, numbers and
Problem- Solving Strategies- With problem-solving strategies, individuals learn to identify problems and goals, come up with multiple solutions, choose the best options, and evaluate how well their choices work out.
Assist individuals in retaining or resuming their role in the work environment – The long-lasting effects of a post trauma injury can be complex and impact all aspects of the individual’s life. It is important to remember that the capabilities and limitations following a such an injury will vary greatly
Intervention plan to enhance work performance- A customized plan that will be designed by our team of therapists to enhance and optimize your work environment
Intervention plan to enhance work performance- A customized plan that will be designed by our team of therapists to enhance and optimize your work environment
Assist individuals in retaining or resuming their role in the work environment – The long-lasting effects of a post trauma injury can be complex and impact all aspects of the individual’s life. It is important to remember that the capabilities and limitations following a such an injury will vary greatly
Relaxation Training – relaxation technique is any method, process, procedure, or activity that helps a person to relax; to attain a state of increased calmness; or otherwise reduce levels of pain, anxiety, stress or anger.
Safe Physical Activities Ideas- Helping individuals with Alzheimer’s/Dementia to attend everyday tasks and activities can boost mood and improve quality of life. Activities can also reduce common dementia behaviors, like agitation, repeated questions, and anger. This keeps them engaged and occupied as well as giving them a way to use
Creating a Safe Environment- Moving around safely and easily is not something thought about. Many areas of life may be impacted, and adaptations will need to be made to be safer. For example, the home can be safer by modifying the environment to prevent accidents as one move around the
Safe Physical Activities for Seniors- Helping individuals with Alzheimer’s/Dementia to attend everyday tasks and activities can boost mood and improve quality of life. Activities can also reduce common dementia behaviors, like agitation, repeated questions, and anger. This keeps them engaged and occupied as well as giving them a way to
Safely performing work tasks- Adjusting aspects of the environment to aid an individual with mobility, bending and performing expected daily functions in the work environment in a safe manner.
