An occupational therapist assists those of all ages and with various diagnoses to be able to function better in their everyday activities.  Play, educational, and self-care activities are the primary occupations children engage in.  School-based occupational therapy services at Alcott are designed to facilitate a child’s success while engaging in these three areas.   

OTs focus on key areas, such as:

• Sensory processing

• Fine motor/visual motor skills

• Motor planning abilities, during both gross motor and
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• Social participation and peer interaction skills

• Cognitive skills, such as motivation level and attending abilities

• Self-care skills, such as dressing and washing hands

 

OT services include:

·        Evaluation of the child’s strengths and limitations through standardized testing, clinical observations, and interviews with parents/caregivers

·        Identification of adaptations necessary for the child’s successful participation in the classroom and on the playground, as well as for carryover at home

·       Treatment sessions provided in the classroom or playground environment (“push-in”) and in the sensory gym (“pull-out”)

·        Consultation with the parent/caregiver

For more information on Occupational Therapy services at the Alcott School, contact Monica Zenda, Special Education Coordinator at (914) 693-7677.

 

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