Speech Therapy
Children on the Autism Spectrum typically exhibit delayed speech, speech which is inappropriate for their age, or pragmatic language difficulties.
At Dynamics Therapy Centre for Kids we provide Speech and Language Therapy that caters for the child’s needs and that takes into account his/her developmental stage. We promote speech production as well as language skills.
Amongst the methods that we use: Oral Motor – Talk Tools® Approach, PECS – Picture Exchange Communication System, PROMPT.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is used to increase the integration of the input that the child receives from his/her environment to be able to process it more efficiently.
We use Sensory Integration approach to reduce sensory seeking behaviors, improve modulation and increase attentions span. This is done in a fun and engaging manner in our extensive Sensory Integration gym.
Other issues that we work on: fine and gross motor skills, handwriting skills, feeding issues, oral motor therapy.
RDI®
A revolutionary approach to remediate the core deficits of Autism, developed by Dr. Gutstein.
This approach is family centred and focuses on empowering parents to work and interact with their children. In this approach we are consulting parents to be guides for their child in the area of building relationships and meaningful interaction.
This approach puts an emphasis on dynamic intelligence vs. static world which is favored by the child on the Autism spectrum. There is no drilling of information or repeating of tasks, there is constant change and variety in the activities performed to reduce rigidity.
Structured Teaching
A special teaching approach targeted to teach children with Autism.
This method is using the TEACCH approach, in which the child is being taught in a one-on-one environment to be independent in different tasks:
Functional academics, ADL, Writing, Reading and more.
Diagnostics Assessment
It is important to know if your child is indeed on the Autism Spectrum or is suffering from a differential diagnosis (e.g. Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, Dyspraxia, etc.).
We provide a full diagnostic assessment.
ADOS – Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Intelligence testing(when the child is able to follow instructions), Adaptive Behavior Scale and Interview with the parents.
We produce a comprehensive report and recommendations for suitable learning environment and possible services needed.
Social Skills Training
Social interaction poses a great challenge to the child with Autism.
This service is very popular in our centre. It provides with the child the opportunity to learn social rules, how to behave in different environments, how to approach other children to play, and how it is appropriate to use their voice.
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