I am thinking that I am not the only one who is ready for the kids to go back to school!
Am I right?
Welcome to Strategies for Better Functioning, LLC where you can find valuable occupational therapy services and information for you and your loved ones in order to become more confident and independent with your daily life skills.
"I care about the quality of your life. Let's work together to make the
job of living easier for you."
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: What is OT? |
LOOK WHAT'S NEW! |
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You can come to the clinic or I can come to you, in your home or work place. Or a free 20 minute screening in the clinic may give you the answers you need. |
A great alternate summer camp experience! Sign up now for 3-day sessions for only $25. Kids ages 3-6 years can experience a fun way to boost their learning of their basic self-help skills: * Dressing * Washing * Hygiene * * Eating * Cleaning up * There are still openings! Give a call! |
August:
"Baby Sign Language" for use with all babies to better understand their needs, starting as young as 9 months!
Tues 19th 11-12 am - - - SORRY, THIS TIME HAS BEEN CANCELLED Thur 21st 6-7 pm |
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Absolutely everything we do is based on how our senses detect, interpret and respond to our environment. If there is a problem, the result can be frustrating and exhausting to the child and family. |
Special Fun Times: Family fun time for special needs children. Come beat cabin fever with special attention given to your child's special needs. Group size limited, so call now. There will be something for everyone, no matter what the skill level. Admission $5.00. Note: No groups in July or August '08 |
September:
"Sensory Integration" an easy understanding to a silent disrupter of many childrens' and their families' lives.
Tues 16th 10-11 am
Thur 18th 6-7 pm |
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There can be a number of situations where all someone needs is plan to follow and periodic check-ups. It can be a great way to get OT services and save money. |
Chill Down for Children As adults, we know all too well how stressful life is. Did you realize that your child's life may not be as carefree as you thought? How about giving your child the opportunity to learn relaxation strategies to last a lifetime? |
October:
"Picky Eaters" Come learn lots of strategies to help your child to love vegetables!
Tues 21th 10-11 am
Thurs 23rd 6-7 am
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No matter what the setting, staff need to keep up competence with use of adaptive equipment, how to assist without teaching helplessness, etc. The community talks can also be brought to your facility for a minimal fee of $40. |
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November:
"Great Play for a Great Life" Make your Christmas, or any occasion, toy shopping an invest-ment in the quality of your child's life.
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What would YOU like to know more about for your daily life skills! Safety? Handy tools and aids? Low-tech answers for a tight budget?.
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Jacobs Inventory of Functional Skills This non-standardized evaluation tool was designed with the adult developmentally disabled population in mind. It covers all functional skills, can be customized, and looks at the underlying sensory-neuro- motor skills. |
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What would YOU like to know more about for your daily life skills? Handy tools and aids to help you to be more independent? How to help your child learn self help without just doing it for him? ... It doesn't hurt to ask! |