Speech Therapy
Speech therapy consists of techniques and activities aimed at improving overall communication by addressing speech delays and disorders in expressive/receptive language, articulation, oral motor dysfunction, apraxia of speech, social language, fluency (stuttering), feeding and swallowing, and cognitive skills.
At Expressions inclusive school, we provide pediatric speech therapy for children of all ages. Our trained speech language pathologists, or speech therapists, work closely with your toddler or child to assess their ability to speak and understand others properly before creating customized therapy sessions based on each kid’s specific speech and language goals.
Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy helps a child reach goals and developmental milestones that improve their daily life. It focuses on how your child moves, plays and communicates with the world around them.
Pediatric occupational therapists provide treatment to help children meet developmental milestones, overcome sensory challenges and improve self-care, play and self-regulation skills. Occupational therapy can help your child in the following areas:
- Moving (fine motor skills like using the small muscles of their hands).
- Learning (cognitive skills).
- Playing (social and emotional skills).
- Activities of daily living (dressing and feeding).
- Skills needed for their education (pre-writing, writing and scissor skills).
Pediatric occupational therapy can encourage children to write with a pencil, feed themselves and play with their peers, for example. Each child enrolled in pediatric occupational therapy will have their own individualized goals to meet their needs after a full evaluation.
Physiotherapy
The scope of physiotherapy includes many techniques that help improve mobility, strength, coordination, and overall health. Some common interventions are exercises to boost muscle tone and balance training to enhance coordination skills. The benefits of physiotherapy are numerous:
- Improved Mobility: Regular sessions can help children move better.
- Pain Management: Methods like manual therapy can ease pain linked to disabilities.
- Enhanced Independence: Children learn skills that make them more self-sufficient.
- Social Integration: Better physical abilities can help them join social activities.
By focusing on rehabilitation for disabled children, physiotherapists play a key role in each child’s growth and integration into society.
Here are some key benefits:
- Better walking abilities with focused gait training.
- Improved balance and coordination for daily tasks.
- More participation in fun activities enhances their quality of life.
Behaviour Therapy
Behaviour therapy for children is a type of psychological treatment that focuses on changing ineffective behaviours and teaching more appropriate, positive behaviours.
We went for admission to nursery for my child who is Autistic. But, the Director of the school did a screening and assessment of the child and informed that instead of admission to nursery, she needs to go through a School Readiness Program which will ensure that the child develops all the necessary capabilities required for regular schooling. I am happy because, the school did what was best for my child as she would have struggled later in her schooling because of a weak foundation.
Behaviour therapy offers numerous benefits for children, especially those struggling with issues like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, or other emotional difficulties. Below are some key ways behavior therapy can be helpful:
- Improving Emotional Regulation
- Increasing Desirable Behaviors
- Managing Impulsivity
- Building Social Skills