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Sensory Gym
We are a sensory friendly indoor play space welcoming ALL kids!
Our space has been designed through the guidance of Occupational and SLP Therapists. We cater to sensory processing, motor, and communication needs.
We offer KG Readiness Preschooler Program, Drop In Play, Guided Play, Social Groups led by certified therapists, Pro-D Day sessions, Spring and Summer Camp Programs, and After School Programs. In collaboration with My Empower Therapy we offer leading Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech & Language Therapy Programs and Early Intervention Programs and Screening.
Power To Empower Pediatric Therapy Aims To:
Empower To Play
Drop In Play
Sensory Play Gym
-Social Groups
-Play Therapy
-Children's Yoga
-Dance Lessons
-Mommy and Me Circle Time
-Private Birthday Parties
Empower To Engage
Pediatric Social Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology Therapy Early Intervention Program Private KG Readiness Program
Empower To Communicate
Power To Communicate Leading Speech and Language Pathology Services - Speech Delay - AAC - Developmental Delay - Apraxia - Receptive Expressive Delay - Dyslexia - Dysphagia - Stuttering - Articulation - Swallowing & Feeding Challenges - Cognitive Delay
Sensory Integration Therapy
In children who have ASDs, sensory processing deficits have been theorized to cause difficulties that affect behavior and life skills. As a result, some children may be hypersensitive or hyposensitive to stimuli in the surroundings. Loud music, for instance, may cause intense discomfort, while bright fluorescent lights that bother others may be riveting to some children with ASDs.
Children with sensory processing deficits may have difficulty with motor skills, balance, and eye-hand coordination.
Some children will look for ways to seek out certain sensations and engage in self-stimulating behaviors like rocking back and forth, head banging, and oral exploration of nonedible objects.
What is Sensory Integration Therapy?
Sensory integration therapy, which was developed in the 1970s by an OT, A. Jean Ayres, is designed to help children with sensory-processing problems (including possibly those with ASDs) cope with the difficulties they have processing sensory input. Therapy sessions are play-oriented and may include using equipment such as swings, trampolines, and slides.
Sensory integration also uses therapies such as deep pressure, brushing, weighted vests, and swinging. These therapies appear to sometimes be able to calm an anxious child. In addition, sensory integration therapy is believed to increase a child’s threshold for tolerating sensory-rich environments, make transitions less disturbing, and reinforce positive behaviors.
Effectiveness of Sensory Integration Therapy
Although there are scientific studies to show that children with ASDs are more likely to have sensory-processing problems, the effectiveness of sensory integration therapy as a therapy for ASDs is limited and inconclusive. While this does not mean that the therapy might not be helpful in some children, effectiveness so far is mainly based on personal experiences.
Talk with your child’s pediatrician if you suspect that your child has difficulties with sensory processing; there may be resources in the community for further evaluation
Other Methods for Controlling Sensory Input
