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Occupational Therapy
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Occupational therapy focuses on helping people with a disability be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives. OT can help kids with various needs improve their cognitive, physical, sensory, and motor skills and enhance their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.
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Speech Therapy
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Speech therapy treats communication challenges, both expressive and receptive, that cause children to have difficulty with verbal communication. Speech therapy also treats oral motor concerns, such as chewing and swallowing, as well as articulation, auditory processing and social skills.
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Physical Therapy
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Physical therapy provides treatment to children who have conditions that limit their physical abilities. Physical therapy will help them learn to move their bodies correctly, make movements less painful, increase the function of injured body parts, and heal from injuries.
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Know More About What We Do
Therapists at Smile A While treat children using current methods that have been shown to improve and maintain function. Smile A While strongly believes in being family centered, taking into account each pediatric clients family dynamics.
Some of our specializations include:
- Sensory Integration
- Kinesiotaping
- Handwriting
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorders
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People Who Love Us
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Latest News From Our Blog
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Crying in Therapy
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MOTORING through MEALTIME
Mealtime presents many opportunities for a variety of sensory and motor skills to be developed…[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”READ MORE” style=”outline” shape=”round” color=”white” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parentingspecialneeds.org%2Farticle%2Fmotoring-through-mealtime%2F||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”10″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”white”][vc_empty_space 0=””][vc_single_image image=”12″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”white”][vc_empty_space 0=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1522942043203{margin-right: 100px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;}”][vc_column_text 0=””]
Making Music with Your Child – Fun Activities for Motor Skill Development
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What is ABA, Now Really?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a popular intervention approach for individuals with disabilities…[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”READ MORE” style=”outline” shape=”round” color=”white” size=”sm” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parentingspecialneeds.org%2Farticle%2Fapplied-behavior-analysis-aba-now-really%2F||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][oj_faq title=”Frequently Asked Question” color=”#ff0000″ last_block=”Have any more questions? Feel free to contact us and ask directly.” oj_link=”url:%23contact|title:Contact||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][oj_map latitude=”40.9102347″ zoom: “50” longitude=”-73.8393861″ heading=”Main office” address1=”Smile A While” address2=”105 Stevens Ave” address3=”Mount Vernon, NY 10550″ address4=”(914) 668-4238 ” image_url=”247″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row 0=””][vc_column 0=””][cta title=”Interested In Becoming A Part Of Our Team?” oj_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsmileawhileot.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F04%2FSmile-A-While-Employment-Application.pdf|title:Find%20out%20how%20to%20join%20us|target:%20_blank|”]We are currently looking for COTA’s, SLP, and PT as independent contractors for clinic based Pre-School cases. If you are interested please call and schedule an in- person meeting. Bring the completed application along with all other required documents to the meeting. (Please click the link below for the application)[/cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1522875580727{background-image: url(https://smileawhileot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/slider.png?id=131) !important;}” el_id=”contact”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1522942278968{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}”]
Does Your Child Need Occupational Therapy?
Does your child have difficulties with day-to-day activities at home, school, or in the community? Do they experience challenges that do not affect most typically developing children? If so, an occupational therapist may be able to help your child.
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Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We would love to hear from you.
