SENSORY-MOTOR INTEGRATION

Unfortunately, in today's society of larger than life movies, television, and video games; and, parents being afraid to let their children go outside because of safety issues, etc., many children are not afforded the same type of physical activities (walking curbs and fences, climbing jungle gyms and trees, free play) that those in years past were exposed to.  This, as well as many other unidentified causes, can result in undeveloped skills that parents do not commonly relate to learning.  These skills and the order in which they are developed can be critical to a child's learning.  Such things as balance, left/right development, knowing where their body is in space, etc. can affect a child's ability to sit in class and focus, follow a teacher's instructions, or move through an assignment efficiently without getting lost.  At BRAINTRAIN, we administer a sensory motor screening as part of our Integrated Practice Protocal assessment that not only identifies problems in these areas, but based on the results establishes a plan to address identified weaknesses.  If our screening indicates a need for an outside referral, we will make one to an occupational therapist with S.I.P.T. certification, a specialist in this field.  We are; however, able to serve the majority of our clients without this referral. 

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