Brain function requires effective communication among various pathways throughout the brain.
#OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BRAIN GYM ACTIVITIES FULL#
Some modalities that are used include the following:īrain Gym: Brain Gym is a program which utilizes full body movements to stimulate brain function.
It is a technique whereby occupational therapists use play and meaningful activities to enhance a child's sensory intake in order to lead to a more adaptive functioning within activities of daily living. Ridgewood Pediatric Therapy Associates provides children with sensory integration therapy through the use of various modalities to increase a child's ability to process and integrate sensory information in order to successfully interact with their environment. These body centered senses allow for internal awareness and control of one’s body in order to successfully interact with other people and the environment. It is essential for balance and equilibrium, as well as body awareness. The vestibular system tells us the direction and speed in which we are moving. The proprioceptive system receives information from the joints to tell one where his or her body is in space allowing for adequate body awareness. The tactile system registers information regarding the various sensations of touch for discrimination, protective, and emotional purposes (bonding, nourishment). Sensory information is received from the basic sensory systems including vision, auditory, gustatory (taste), and olfactory (smell), as well as body centered senses which include tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Sensory integration involves registering and processing information received from the senses, in order to effectively interact with the environment. Our goal is to provide the best form of care for children who have trouble integrating their sensory and motor systems so that they can perform efficiently in various environments. These settings differ from Ridgewood Pediatrics because we are more concerned with sensory integration, motor learning, and neurodevelopmental treatment models. Their scope of practice involves navigating the school environment, handwriting, and proper form when holding writing tools. School-based therapists focus primarily on a child's independent performance in the school environment. Hospital-based OT focuses heavily on the medical model, which involves rehabilitation services for children who are in acute conditions. We utilize various models such as motor learning, developmental, and biomechanical. The main goal of sensory integration therapy is to integrate a child's sensory and motor systems to promote participation in daily occupations (such as play, self-care activities, and education). Sensory Integrative OTs are certified therapists that see children holistically. How is Sensory Integrative OT Different From Hospital- and School-Based OT? The areas of intervention which this clinic addresses are sensory motor integration, fine and gross motor delays, and handwriting. They are able to see how each of these factors impacts the child's successful performance and identify ways to maximize their development and success. Occupational Therapists have a unique way of looking at the whole picture including the child, family, history, teacher, and environments. This is important as a child needs adequate processing skills to learn more complex skills later on. Occupational Therapists focus on the process of developing a skill not the outcome. If a child has difficulty in an area of occupation for any reasons, whether physical, mental, emotional, or social, Occupational Therapy is beneficial. The occupations of school and play are central to a child's development and are the focal points of Occupational Therapy interventions. A child’s occupations also include participating in school and play. This includes activities of daily living, such as getting dressed, eating, bathing, grooming, etc. Occupational Therapy in the area of Pediatrics, views an occupation as an activity that a child participates in everyday. Occupational Therapy is a profession which focuses on helping individuals participate in meaningful occupations with maximum independence.
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