WHAT IS SENSORY PROCESSING THERAPY?
Occupational therapy helps children develop the skills they need to perform daily tasks and activities. It can support children with sensory processing issues, fine and gross motor skills, social skills, and self-regulation, among other areas.
WHAT ARE DIR/FLOORTIME, AND ZONES OF REGULATION, AND HOW ARE THEY USED IN THERAPY?
DIR/Floortime is an approach that focuses on building emotional and relational skills through play. Zones of Regulation is a program that helps children identify and manage their emotions. Both methods help improve self-regulation and social skills.
HOW IS PLAY USED IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?
Play is a primary tool in pediatric occupational therapy. It allows children to work on important developmental skills in a way that’s natural and engaging. Through play, we target motor skills, sensory integration, social skills, and more.