Therapy Services of Greater New York
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We provide occupational (OT) and physical therapy (PT) services to children with special needs, aged 0-21, so that they can reach their fullest potential. We specialize in Sensory Integration.
Therapy Services of Greater New York
1y ago
Every day, we receive a great deal of information from our senses. We use this information about the physical status of our body and the environment around us. Think of the senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Yet there are many other sensations that are just as essential to survival. Our nervous system detects changes in movement and gravity.
These sensory systems include:
Balance and Movement (our vestibular sense- the knowledge of the position of one’s head in relation to gravity and movement, which is used to come down a slide or ride a playgroun ..read more
Therapy Services of Greater New York
1y ago
Every day, we receive a great deal of information from our senses. We use this information about the physical status of our body and the environment around us. Think of the senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Yet there are many other sensations that are just as essential to survival. Our nervous system detects changes in movement and gravity.
These sensory systems include:
Balance and Movement (our vestibular sense- the knowledge of the position of one’s head in relation to gravity and movement, which is used to come down a slide or ride a playgroun ..read more
Therapy Services of Greater New York
1y ago
As your child leaves infancy and enters toddler-hood, you may start to wonder at what age he/she should be hitting certain milestones.
One of the most common questions we receive here at Therapy Services of Greater New York is:
"When should my child know how to dress him/herself?"
Children Dressing Themselves
The act of self-dressing is a particularly essential milestone because of the amount of skills that it requires. Children are naturally driven to become independent and self-dressing is a huge part of that.
What most parents don't know is that children must ..read more
Therapy Services of Greater New York
1y ago
As your child leaves infancy and enters toddler-hood, you may start to wonder at what age he/she should be hitting certain milestones.
One of the most common questions we receive here at Therapy Services of Greater New York is:
"When should my child know how to dress him/herself?"
Children Dressing Themselves
The act of self-dressing is a particularly essential milestone because of the amount of skills that it requires. Children are naturally driven to become independent and self-dressing is a huge part of that.
What most parents don't know is that children must ..read more