A Hop Skip and a Jump Ahead
Nan Arkwright, MOT, OTR/L
- Management of sensory difficulties
- behaviors associated with above diagnoses
- social skills
- handwriting
- fine and gross motor skills
- speaker for parent and teacher groups
SOCIAL SKILLS
The focus of the social skills classes is to practice interacting with peers in a safe, familiar, and supportive environment. Improvement in children’s self-control, emotional regulation, communication, peer interactions, self-esteem, confidence, and resiliency are commonly reported by parents.
SENSORY MOTOR SKILLS
The focus of the sensorimotor sessions is to practice fine and gross motor skills needed for success at home and school, with emphasis on the process rather than the end product. In addition, how your child processes sensory information such as lighting, seating, sounds, smells, clothing, textures, and body awareness is important, as too much or too little can affect your child’s ability to focus.
EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS
When challenging moments arise, parents like to see their child manage his or her emotions so that they match what is expected for the situation. Through interactions and experiences, your child is supported in building emotional regulation skills