Occupational Therapy - Most people do not know what Occupational Therapy is, so in a nutshell we look at the individual, whatever age and determine if there are any areas that they are behind or developmentally delayed. Most people do not know that this can include sensory processing delays and concerns for what sometimes gets misclassified as “behaviors”. Once the need is determined, we collaborate with the caregivers/parents, provide education and treat the underlying condition/concerns so that we can increase a child’s independence with a variety of activities ranging from emotional regulation and learning disabilities to functional ability to perform daily tasks within home, community, social interactions and/or with recreational activities. If you feel like your child is “always getting into trouble” or is struggling with “daily activities”, it may be worth it to get assessed by an Occupational Therapist.”
Our therapists are dedicated to improving the functional skills required in various environments. Although therapy sessions primarily occur in homes, we work closely with parents, teachers, and caregivers to implement strategies that facilitate the development of physical, attention, concentration, self-care, and play skills at home, child care, kindergarten, and school. Our therapy aims to ensure that children can develop and use skills across all environments. This is important because children may become skilled at demonstrating a skill in one location and way, with one person. Our therapy focuses on developing children's ability to use their skills in different environments, allowing them to become more flexible and proficient learners. Because of the dynamic nature of children and their specific skill development progression, we tailor our therapy to the needs of each child.
There are several common health conditions that can affect children, including birth injuries or defects that occur during childbirth, sensory processing disorders that affect how a child processes sensory information, traumatic injuries to the brain or spinal cord, learning problems, autism, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, mental health or behavioral problems such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, and broken bones or other orthopedic injuries that can occur due to accidents or sports injuries.
Kids in Stride - Franklin
Our goal is to support children in reaching their full potential.
Our therapists are dedicated to improving the functional skills required in various environments. Although therapy sessions primarily occur in homes, we work closely with parents, teachers, and caregivers to implement strategies that facilitate the development of physical, attention, concentration, self-care, and play skills at home, child care, kindergarten, and school. Our therapy aims to ensure that children can develop and use skills across all environments. This is important because children may become skilled at demonstrating a skill in one location and way, with one person. Our therapy focuses on developing children's ability to use their skills in different environments, allowing them to become more flexible and proficient learners. Because of the dynamic nature of children and their specific skill development progression, we tailor our therapy to the needs of each child.
There are several common health conditions that can affect children, including birth injuries or defects that occur during childbirth, sensory processing disorders that affect how a child processes sensory information, traumatic injuries to the brain or spinal cord, learning problems, autism, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, mental health or behavioral problems such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, and broken bones or other orthopedic injuries that can occur due to accidents or sports injuries.
Kids in Stride - Franklin
Our goal is to support children in reaching their full potential.