The Pediatric Place

Happy Thanksgiving!

giftbird — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:44:48 +0000

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL SENSORY AWARENESS MONTH

giftbird — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:47:54 +0000

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?

giftbird — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:22:06 +0000

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.

The Pediatric Place Link

When can my child see a pediatric therapist?

giftbird — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:13:07 +0000

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?

giftbird — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:26:49 +0000

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

giftbird — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:17:56 +0000

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!