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| Specializing in Occupational Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders |
SunnyDays Occupational Therapy specializes in treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent care to children of all ages. We strive to help children reach their maximum potential by using a variety of techniques and approaches that makes learning fun!
In our treatment sessions, we incorporate a variety of treatment approaches to best address each child's needs. Including play, sensory integration, Masgutova Neuro-Sensory-Motor Reflex Integration (MNRI), massage therapy, therapeutic listening, verbal behavior therapy and advanced training related to autism spectrum disorders.
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Benefits of Our Programs:
1. Improved independence with self help skills: dressing, fasteners (zippers, buttons, snaps), showering, brushing teeth, shaving.
2. Improved vocational and home management skills: computer use, chores at home, answering and talking on the phone, ordering food in a restaurant etc.
3. Improved feeding and eating: expanding diets,
utensil use.
4. Improved strength and endurance for gross motor skills: running, jumping, bike riding, climbing, increased body awareness and coordination for navigating playground equipment.
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5. Improved strength and endurance for fine motor skills: handwriting, scissors skills and crafts, assembling toys with smaller parts (Legos, Mr. Potato Head, etc.).
6. Improved play skills: increase interest in a variety of toys, increase attention span, promote creativity and imagination, problem-solving abilities, following and understanding rules of a game.
7. Improved social skills: learning how to be a friend, understanding emotions, safety in the community, playing fair, flexible thinking, understanding written and “unwritten” social rules, healthy competition.
8. Improved behavior and mood: sensory integration (calming or alerting activities to promote an optimal mindset for learning), “just right” challenges, mastery and building confidence.
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"We've seen more progress with you
in less
than a year than in the past
three years of
private and school
occupational therapy!"
- Kim and Bill Breeden, Parents, Medina, MN
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