OCTOBER IS NATIONAL SENSORY AWARENESS MONTH October 30, 2009
October is dedicated to raising awareness of Sensory Processing Disorder. The Occupational Therapists at The Pediatric Place are dedicated to working with families who have children with sensory processing disorders.
Signs and Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Hypersensitivity To Touch (Over-Responsive)
- Hyposensitivity To Touch (Under-Responsive)
- Poor Tactile Perception And Discrimination
- Hypersensitivity To Movement (Over-Responsive): (avoids the playground)
- Hyposensitivity To Movement (Under-Responsive): (in constant movement)
- Poor muscle tone/ or coordination
- Seeks out jumping, bumping, and crashing
- Written work is messy and often rips the paper when erasing
- Distracted by sounds not normally noticed by others
- Does not respond to name or verbal cues being called
- Picky eater
- Lick, taste, or chew inedible objects
- Bothered by smells (foods, odors, etc.)
- Sensitive to bright lights
- Difficulty telling the different between similar letters or numbers
- Difficulty getting along with others
- Easily frustrated
- Can’t calm themselves down
Please contact us when your children need help in any of the above areas for an OT evaluation. Our OT’s are also highly trained and experienced in the examination/evaluation and treatment of infants, children, and adolescents who have difficulties with:
- Development of fine motor skills
- Visual perceptual & motor skills
- Self care skills/ play skills
- Upper extremity strengthening & range of motion
- Task attention & focus
- Handwriting
- Feeding Skills
Address: 1804 Centre Point Circle, Suite 102, Naperville, IL 60563
Tel: (630) 955-1940
Looking for the Pediatric Place Online? October 30, 2009
If you are looking for The Pediatric Place online the website is difficult to find. Here is a quick link for you to find out even more information.
When can my child see a pediatric therapist? April 22, 2009
The Pediatric place is open from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 7:00 – 6:00 pm on Friday. Weekend hours vary! Please call for more information.
Where to find The Pediatric Place? April 10, 2009
Have you been looking for a place to take your child for pediatric physical therapy, pediatric occupational therapy, or pediatric speech therapy? The Pediatric Place offers that and so much more!
Contact the Pediatric Place:
1804 Centre Point Cir Ste 102
Naperville, IL 60563 41.804 -88.1358
(630) 955-1940
General Pediatric Place Information April 10, 2009
Welcome! I hope you find the following blog useful. I intend to post general information about pediatric occupational therapy as well as information about The Pediatric Place!
