Just for Kids Pediatric Occupational Therapy552

The mission of Just for Kids is to equip kids with the specific skills, tools, and resources they need to reach their greatest potential and participate and engage in their lives to their fullest ability. Susan Horn OTR/L started the private practice in 2005, and has worked as a therapist since 1991. She is certified in Ayres Sensory Integration, and can administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT).

Occupational therapy can often benefit children who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, brachial plexus, autism, autism spectrum, developmental delays, sensory processing disorder, head injuries, and most genetic syndromes. It can also help children who need only to improve handwriting or their gross and fine motor coordination.

Therapy focuses on things like sensory integration, daily living activities (dressing, feeding, hygiene, toileting, and other home skills), gross and fine motor coordination, arm and trunk strengthening, school skills, writing, focusing attention, and transitioning between activities. Susan works with teachers and schools upon parent request.

Eight-week social skills classes are also offered. Topics include friendship, positive personality attributes, and social etiquette. Classes are open to children with and without disabilities. During school breaks, Susan teaches intensive fine-motor classes, and in the summer she offers handwriting groups.

To learn more about group and individual classes, and to get started, contact Susan.