parent support
1:1 support
Parent support sessions are virtual 1:1 meetings between you, the caregiver or parent, and myself. It’s an opportunity for you to address any questions or concerns and receive support in a confidential and unbiased setting. While these sessions don’t substitute direct occupational therapy, they are meant to support those currently receiving OT services, contemplating their necessity, or simply seeking to support their child’s growth.
topics we can address
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ex. understanding and addressing negative behaviors, differentiating sensory needs vs behaviors
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ex. toy recommendations, how to support pencil grasp development, scissor skills, shoe-tying, etc.
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ex. addressing illegible handwriting or any other handwriting concerns, techniques/tools for left handed writers
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ex. general guidance on the IEP process, OT’s role in the IEP process, support during IEP meetings, making sense of OT evaluation results
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ex. how to integrate recommendations from your child’s teacher and/or occupational therapist into the home and/or community
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ex. initiating play, imitation skills, problem solving, planning and sequencing, social skills
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ex. activities to promote pre-writing skills, pre-writing stroke development (foundational skills needed to write letters and numbers), getting your child ready for kindergarten handwriting
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ex. creating effective home routines to support your child’s needs
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ex. dressing (fasteners/zippers, adapting clothing to meet physical and/or sensory needs), feeding/eating (utensil use, strategies for picky eaters)
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ex. understanding sensory integration, general strategies for the home, school, and community setting
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ex. activities to improve visual motor skills, visual skills for reading