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Hands in Harmony

Much of our uniqueness comes from the way we process sensory information. This can be the reason a person may avoid large groups of people, or seek out activities which increase adrenaline, as examples. When a person is over or under stimulated this can affect regulation and their ability to complete meaningful tasks. Therapeutic Listening, Astronaut Training, Sensory Diet, and environmental modifications are some of the modalities and programs utilized to address this area.

We provide individualized community integration training designed to help individuals build the skills needed for independent living, social engagement, and active participation in their

communities.

The ability to move efficiently in the environment and to manipulate items with our hands are integral parts of engaging with the world. Whether it is writing, running, making breakfast or tying our shoes, fine motor and gross motor function is of paramount importance in our lives.

So often taken for granted, a conversation is a very complex experience. It involves integrating a bevy of sensory input, processing language, body language and context while improvising an appropriate response that moves an idea or activity forward. Utilizing sensory integration techniques and a modified floor time approach, we pinpoint areas of need and enrich social skills through play.​

The importance of play for children and adults is chronically undervalued. Just as adults have jobs, a child’s job is to play. Through play, a child engages in creativity, problem solving, and communication by having fun and remaining open to ideas. There is no better way to learn.

Regulation is the foundation for participation, learning, and daily functioning. A person needs to be in an optimal state of alertness to engage effectively. If someone is too low, such as feeling tired or disengaged, or too high, such as feeling restless or overwhelmed, it becomes much harder to focus, learn, and participate.

Using self awareness approaches such as The ALERT Program, we help individuals recognize their own level of regulation and understand how it impacts their body and behavior. From there, we teach practical, individualized strategies to support regulation so they can feel more balanced, focused, and ready to engage in everyday activities.