Why Virtual?

Going all in for holiday decor has been my go-to coping strategy for this second wave, and I don’t think I’m the only one. I've seen a lot more houses lit up this year, and I could hardly find Christmas lights (in November?!). It doesn’t completely make up for the darkness at 4 PM, but it helps stay positive and appreciate having something to look forward to! As we enter a new phase of COVID-19, many of us are spending the holidays a little differently to keep our families safe. So I wanted to take some time out to talk about how virtual (teletherapy) Occupational Therapy is still a great way to keep families in a healthy routine. 

I know; why would I pay (or use my insurance for) my child when you (the parent) have to do all the work? Many of you that have participated in Occupational Therapy can understand that sessions have great outcomes when the child not only shows up to their sessions, but when the families take a role in supporting the OT’s efforts. We are not miracle workers; and our sessions are not the only time that families work on Occupational Therapy goals. It’s like going to the doctor; they see you with the understanding of underlying issues that may be causing your complaint- give you a recommendation whether it's medication, going for more testing, and you follow through with the treatment. Your infection won’t improve unless you contact your pharmacist for antibiotics, and your child won’t experience improvements without parental assistance. Occupational therapists are however the specialists in understanding many factors that go into difficulty with adverse behaviors, sensory processing, or difficulty with meeting developmental milestones. 

What does virtual treatment look like?

Depending on your child’s difficulties, we customize an evaluation and plan of care to help you and your family. We use different sources and materials at home; we have gotten very creative with household products to make treatment fun and manageable. We don’t want families to feel anymore stressed than necessary, so let us know what you have available at your home and we’ll make it work! We also take the time to educate you about your child’s condition and how to target specific skills that may need improving. The families that I see the most improvement with are the ones that are motivated to learn about their child, that’s one of the most important things. Virtual or not. We will guide you the rest of the way.

Let us know if you have any concerns with child behavior, we’re happy to talk to you directly and we are taking insurances. Book your OT consultation here.