Complementary Therapies
A number of complementary and alternative therapies, such as the "Wilbarger protocol" (commonly called "brushing"), have been developed to treat children with Sensory Processing Disorder. The Wilbarger protocol, craniosacral manipulation, acupuncture, and other alternative and complementary therapies may have a role within a comprehensive treatment program. However, research has not yet confirmed their effectiveness. These and all therapies should be used only by a qualified therapist and should never be used as stand-alone techniques or by anyone who has not received specific training in the method.
We offer a simple and proven method for teaching handwriting. Our program is developmentally based to progress children from prekindergarten-level skills through printing and cursive writing. The program has demonstrated itself to be very effective for children with special handwriting needs. It meets their needs based on their individual learning styles.
In the future, effectiveness research will verify whether these techniques provide valuable enhancements to traditional therapy programs. In the meantime, isolated treatments are not a substitute for sound research-based treatment and comprehensive family-centered intervention.
Get individual attention from a leader in sensory processing disorders at Focus on Kids Too. Schedule a free telephone consultation with our board-certified pediatric occupational therapists by calling us at 847-412-9772. For your added convenience, you can also fill out our online Request an Appointment form. Se habla español!
About Us
Give your child the best chance to succeed.
When it comes to finding professional help for your child, there are many choices available to you. What makes Focus on Kids Too your best choice is our unique combination of experience, specialized credentials, positive energy, personalized care, and passion for helping children of all ages. Our therapists are certified in Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing (SIPT). This is a highly specialized area of pediatric occupational therapy. Our center’s director, Rose (Rosie) Obregon-Greco, has lectured internationally and taught many therapists. She is a recognized leader in the field. She and her team have helped thousands of children and their families with:
- Sensory integration disorders
- Sensory processing disorders
- Coordination disorders
- Attention deficit disorders
- Hypotonia
- Developmental delays
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
You put your kids first. We do too.
As a parent, you always put your children first. At our facility, we do too. We can give them more personal attention and individual one-on-one care than the typical large facility. That’s why we’ve become a trusted resource for parents who are trying their best to cope with their child’s physical and neurological challenges, which include difficulties with:
- Improving and learning new motor skills
- Handwriting
- Eye-hand coordination
- Clumsiness and balance
- Overreaction to sensations (overly sensitive to touch, sound, and movement)
- Social interactions
- Throwing and catching a ball
- Bike riding
- Getting dressed
Collaborating with referring physicians.
At Focus on Kids Too, we believe the best care is collaborative in nature, especially when it comes to treating children with special needs. That’s why we work closely with your child’s physician . . . every step of the way. We provide written reports of our findings and recommended therapy, plus keep him or her up-to-date on your child’s progress and areas of concern. Should your child’s physician have any questions, our therapists will always make themselves available, either by phone or at the physician’s office.
By engaging in this process together, we can help ensure the most efficient and effective therapy possible. Focus on Kids Too is trusted by a number of area specialists, including pediatricians, neurologists, family practitioners, and psychiatrists.
Get individual attention from a leader in sensory processing disorders at Focus on Kids Too. Schedule a free telephone consultation with our board-certified pediatric occupational therapists by calling us at 847-412-9772. For your added convenience, you can also fill out our online Request an Appointment form. Se habla español!
