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I'm looking for an occupational therapist in the lamorinda area to work with my child on sensory integration and fine motor issues. Please let me know about your experiences good and bad with local OTs. thank you
We connected with her through Regional Centers, and I believe that she is a private contractor (not in a group). She has clients all over the East bay, so she probably would have some in your area. She is currently expanding her private practice, so your timing may be excellent! If you would like to email me, I will verify that she would like you to contact her (rather than posting her phone number in a public forum!).
Good luck--I know that SI can pose some real challenges, but our daughter has improved tremendously with occupational therapy!
I am considering occupational therapy for my Kindergartener, who is having a lot of trouble with his writing skills (and who is unhappy in school and having occasional behavioral trouble because of this). My question is, how does one initiate this process? I am not sure I want to go through the district (people's opinions, lots of testing, lots of fuss) -- I might just want to do it privately to see if it would help. I looked through the BPN recommendations list, and can't actually seem to find phone numbers and addresses for most of the recommended OTs for whom I've looked (some of them seem to work only through a hospital, or school district). The couple I did find seemed to subscribe to some sort of alternative theories of medicine/behavioral health. I don't want that -- I want some very mainstream help with specific handwriting difficulties, in a child who is otherwise completely fine. How does one go about finding an OT, and obtaining services for one's child? Karen
My 1.5 year old son still refuses to self feed (other than Cheerios), and also is increasingly resisting being fed pureed food. When he is spoon fed food with chunks, he either vomits it up or spits it out. We're working with a gastrointerologist to rule out any physiological problems, but at this point it's looking as if it's more of a psychological / behavior issue. My son is also said to have ''oral defensiveness'' (i.e., hard to get near his mouth with ANYTHING without a fight). Does any one know of a good Occupational Therapist for Feeding Aversions that works independently? We are Kaiser and they've not been too helpful. I contacted Oakland Children's Hospital, but without insurance covering the treatment (which it's unlikely that Kaiser will), we will not be able to afford multiple visits. Please advise. Thanks in advance.
I am looking for an occupational therapist to assess my 16 year old son's handwriting problems. Must be able to evaluate within the context of demands of high school essay and test writing. Dana
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good Occupational Therapist in East Bay who is very experienced with young children? My 7-year-old son has been diagnosed with a non-verbal learning disability and has mild sensory motor integration problems and has been referred for OT.
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Other advice:
Pediatric Building Blocks in San Leandro has a novel approach to sensory integration and you might find their style more compatible. Finally, check our www.handleinstitute.org for an excellent modality for learning differences. A mom
I have a copy of the Spring 2003 Newsletter of the East Bay Learning Disabilities Association, which focuses on NLD. You might want to try to get a copy from them (their number is 510-433-7934). It talks about support groups and has an article about NLD written by an OT named Kristine Wong (it says her number is 466-5405). Good luck!
Re: Gail Gordan O/T
My son was referred to both Gail Gordon and another private OT
Ellen Gordon (not related). The neuro psychologist from
oakland Children's Hosp who tested our son gave us both names,
but prefered Ellen. We chose Ellen because i had a better
feeling about her on the phone. And she's in Oakland which is
closer to home. For a second opinion, you might consider
Ellen. She's very casual, works out of her home in oakland.
But she is very sincere and knowledgable. Did my son get a lot
out of OT? It's really hard to say. He still struggles (11
yrs old) with sensory integration issues (hand writing,
anything with a ball) and has been diagnosed with a ''non-verbal
learning disability''. My son went to Ellen for a year from 7
to 8 yrs old. There is no magic cure for any of this stuff, you
just have to try different things, get good references and
don't stay too long if it doesn't feel right or produce
identifiable results within 3-6 months. That's my 2 cents!
Good luck.
Her # is 510-530-6586
Good luck. Stay calm.
another mom
I am taking my 16 mo old son in to be tested for Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SI) and was wondering if anyone has had any experiences with SI treatment provided by the Occupational Therapists at Premiere Physiology in Dublin. Premiere Physiology is the occupation therapy group that has contracted with my HMO, Hill Physicians, so it is easy for us to be referred to them. Thanks, Kristin
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Can anyone give me input on Suma Kids in Concord? I've been told that my son has ''sensory integration'' issues & Suma Kids provides Occupational Therapy. Any input on Suma kids or treatment for sensory integration issues would be appreciated.
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Re: Sensory Integration Disorder
Hello,
Here are a few people who work with sensory integration issues:
Kristine Hubner, OT Orinda 510-331-3401 Liz Osono, OT Gail Gordon, OT Both practitioners can be reached at 925-258-9935S Aurilio
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