Parents First

The focus of our services is to enhance a child's quality of life through improved sensory processing. The degree and speed of progress is expedited when a team effort occurs between us and you, the caregiver(s). Attending the Parents First series helps us develop common ground through shared principles and vocabulary, enabling us to have high-level discussions about your specific circumstances and individual needs. 

Information covered will be beneficial for anyone working with individuals with SPD.  Parents (whether working with us or another clinic), teachers and adults living with SPD will benefit from the information covered.  Don’t be surprised if these classes offer tools you can use to make positive changes for yourself and your entire family! 

 1ST CLASS INCLUDES:

• introduction to the basics of sensory processing 
• neurology of behavior 
• definition of a Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and examples of physical, cognitive and/or social-emotional challenges that often reflect a SPD
• nature vs. nurture - ways to support sensory processing and achieve desired results.

 2ND CLASS INCLUDES:

• how life style choices influence sensory processing
• consider variables most specific to your circumstances 
• ideas to implement or explore with specialists
• what I can do to support improved sensory processing in others. 

Parents First is currently offered on demand. Viewing this two-class series is recommended before starting services, to include consultation services. (The Live Series is currently not available.)

Limited consultations are available for families who have watched our Parent First series but who cannot attend regular sessions each week. When we have availability, you may bring your child in for a 1 to 1.5 hour session. We will engage with your child, watch how they explore the equipment in our clinic and evaluate their skills to what appears to be neurologically organizing vs. disorganizing. Time, if available, will include hearing about specific sensory based challenges you have identified and what has worked and not worked in your effort to support desired outcomes at home although this will likely be better done during a phone consult and away from your child.

Recommendations may be made during your session as to how you can create your own supportive inside and/or outside sensory environment(s). This service is offered on a limited basis and based on our availability. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a formal evaluation or give a written report at the end of these consultations. 

Please see details under Individual and Small Group Therapy.