Building Blocks
Occupational Therapy & Support Services
Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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Focus:
Feeding Skills
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Development of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding skills
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Transition to solid foods
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Texture issues and other ‘picky’ eating problems
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Swallowing conditions or issues
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Transition from NG or G-tube to oral feeding
Motor Skill Development
Gross motor skills
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Development of gross motor skills including rolling, sitting, crawling, standing, walking, climbing, jumping, ball skills and more
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Strengthening and exploration through developmentally appropriate movement in order to support development of both motor skills and learning and cognitive development
Fine motor skills
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Early development of reach, grasp, release, and use of two hands together
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Participation in self-feeding, dressing, drawing, and other age-appropriate activities
Early Mobility for Infants with Special Needs
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Through the use of specially adapted motorized cars, infants with gross motor delays have the opportunity to move, explore, and learn about cause-and-effect through the use of a switch-adapted toy car
Cognitive Skills, Play, and Communication
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Support for the advancement of developmentally-appropriate play skills and social interaction
Sleep skills
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Consultation regarding sleep skills and development of sleep routine
Parent Education/Coaching
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Education regarding developmental milestones and what to expect as your child matures
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Support for the development of daily routines and developmentally appropriate skills
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Connect with community resources and appropriate groups
Special Needs Equipment
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Able to recommend equipment appropriate for your child’s needs including:
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Specialized seating
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Standers to allow for weight-bearing in stand position and to encourage age-appropriate positioning to interact with peers
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Specialized bath seats
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Assistive Devices Program (ADP) authorization for government funding towards qualifying equipment
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