Occupational Therapy in Motion


Services



At Occupational Therapy In Motion, we offer a variety of occupational therapy services including:


Hippotherapy, which refers to the movement of the horse in which the horse is the tool and the movement is the strategy. This movement strategy is incorporated into a total plan as part of an integrated treatment program to achieve functional outcomes of care in occupational therapy treatment. Therapists use the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy to address impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities in patients with neuro-musculoskeletal dysfunction and sensory processing disorder.


Clinic based Sensory Integrative activities. Sensory Integration is "the organization of sensory information for use" (Ayres, 1972). "Sensory integration is the neurological process that organizes sensation from one's own body and from the environment and make it possible to use the body effectively within the environment." (Ayres, 1988)


Equine Assisted Therapy is use of the farm environment as well as interaction with horses, creating many opportunities to improve fine motor, gross motor / perceptual skills, bilateral coordination and facilitation of sensory processing skills.



PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY



*Movement and play are incorporated into all sessions, in a natural environment. Clinic based sessions offer a variety of sensory and motor activities including use of suspended equipment. Clients respond enthusiastically to this novel form of therapy. Our primary focus is with pediatric clients, however services are available for all ages. We frequently treat the following:



  • Sensory Processing Disorder
  • Low Muscle Tone
  • Fine Motor Delays
  • Visual Motor Delays
  • Postural Weakness
  • Bilateral Coordination Difficulties
  • Visual Perceptual Delays
  • Graphomotor Delays
  • Decreased Attention Span
  • Upper Extremity Weakness
  • Gravitational Insecurity
  • Balance/Equilibrium Reactions
  • Auditory Processing Disorders
  • Dyspraxia
  • Motor Planning Difficulties

*Medical clearance is required from your doctor.



Consultations



Evalutations



Occupational therapy evaluations are conducted for all new clients. Following the evaluation, the results are discussed with the family. The therapist will recommend the frequency of services and work with the family to identify goals for the client. An individualized treatment plan will be created and will include the families goals for the client. At the time of the evaluation we will determine if your child is a candidate for equine assisted therapy and/or hippotherapy as part of their treatment plan. Clients will be re-evaluated periodically to determine if they continue to qualify for services.


Schedule a 15-min Phone Consult

Office: 300 Wheeler Road Suite # 106 Hauppauge, NY 11788
Equestrian Center: 829 Old Nichols Road Islandia, NY 11749





Occupational Therapy in Motion