The services provided by Keany Associates are funded by a variety of sources, including the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), school districts, TriCare and Private Pay.
Occupational Therapy (OT) focuses on the acquisition of basic, self-help skills required for daily living. Occupational Therapists are certified to use a variety of methods, which are designed to integrate the use of cognitive processing, sensory processing, and/or motor skills in the performance of basic tasks. Examples of OT goals for clients may include: learning to tie shoes, improving handwriting, self-grooming, self-dressing, self-feeding, independent use of the toilet, learning to give oneself appropriate sensory input, and other similar skills.
This is the time of year that parents often begin to wonder what their kids will do for the week of Spring Break. It can be an exciting time for kids, but it can also cause feelings of anxiety for the family, without proper preparation and deliberate planning. As professionals, here are some recommendations that we make to families as they prepare for Spring Break.
1. If you are traveling, know that you will probably not be able to avoid the waiting and crowding, plan accordingly.
Minds In Motion is a progressive private practice clinic in Santa Monica specializing in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, and communication challenges in the pediatric population through a child and family centered approach.