Helping children succeed in the functional occupations of daily living.
Services
Screening
An initial look at a child’s potential needs, strengths, and limitations through completion of a series of quick tests which allow the child to demonstrate various age-appropriate skills.
Evaluation
A detailed assessment of a child's current functional strengths and weaknesses which may include interviews, observations, and completion of informal/non-standardized tests.
Treatment
Skilled interventions which focus on a child's individual needs. OTs collaborate with parents to create goals and prioritize treatment activities to help develop skills and functional independence of the child.
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapists work with people of all ages to help them participate in activities or occupations that are meaningful to them.
For children, these activities are the means through which they learn, play, and develop life skills. Children who are unable to perform certain age-appropriate activities may have underlying developmental issues that are impacting their ability to learn. OTs intervene to address these difficulties as early as possible in order to ensure that a child can reach his/her full learning potential and overall functional independence.
Common Needs OT Can Address
Fine motor
Gross motor
Visual motor/visual perceptual
Sensory processing/integration
School readiness (including handwriting and using school tools)
Bilateral coordination
Social-emotional
Attention/concentration
Self care (including potty training and feeding)
About the occupational therapist
Katie received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toledo in 2004. She received her Master's of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Indianapolis in 2006. She has experience working in an acute care hospital with a variety of patient populations including neuro, cardiac, ICU, orthopedic, and general physical dysfunction. She also has experience as a school-based therapist working in multiple schools within the Dayton area. She currently serves as adjunct faculty for Sinclair Community College's Occupational Therapy Assistant program where she has participated in various teaching and supervisory roles. She is board certified through NBCOT and licensed through the state of Ohio. She is a member of the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association as well as the national American Occupational Therapy Association.
Katie has a husband , two daughters, and two mischievous dogs. She enjoys outdoor activities with her family, reading, spending time with church family, and baking yummy treats.
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Get Started with Occupational Therapy
Connect with us to see if your child would benefit from an Occupational Therapy screening or evaluation.
We offer a simple screening process to determine if a detailed evaluation would be beneficial. However, you may opt to move directly to the evaluation step of our process based on the needs of your child.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can Occupational Therapy Help My Student?
OTs help kids improve in the following areas: Motor skills (fine, visual, perceptual, gross), sensory processing and self-regulation, cognitive and executive functioning skills to support academic learning, emotional and psychosocial well being, independence with self-care and activities of daily living, feeding and eating, play skills and social skills. OTs also address handwriting issues, due to varying underlying issues (i.e. poor posture, weak fine motor skills, poor visual spatial skills, sensory processing difficulties).
What About My Baby, Toddler, or Pre-Schooler?
Occupational therapy practitioners work with babies, toddlers, and their caregivers to help them:
Play and explore
Develop nap and bedtime routines
Learn how to eat new foods
Develop thinking and movement skills
Communicate with caregivers and other children
Learn when and how to use the toilet
Go to the store and other community places with caregivers
Use assistive technology and mobility devices
Transition to school
How Many Sessions Are Needed?
The amount of therapy needed varies depending on the issue and needs of the family. Some needs are able to be addressed in one or two sessions while others may need ten to twelve sessions. We will work with you to establish an expected timeline based on your specific needs.
How Much Does Occupational Therapy Cost?
Therapy cost will differ based on the specific treatment option and number of sessions that are required. We also have discounted rates available through select schools and educational providers.
Individualized services to meet the needs of your child and family.
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