Assessment

Initial Consultation – A friendly discussion with parents to understand concerns, medical history, and goals.

Observation of the Child – Watching how your child plays, interacts, and responds in different situations.

Standardized Testing – Using reliable tools (like Sensory Profile-2, EASI, OPT, BOT-2, PDMS-2, etc.) to measure skills.

Comprehensive Skill Check – Looking at sensory processing, motor skills, handwriting, daily living skills, and behavior.

Parent Input – Your observations and feedback are included to get a complete picture.

Detailed Report – A clear summary of your child’s strengths, challenges, and assessment results.

Personalized Recommendations – Practical strategies and therapy suggestions tailored for your child.

Next Steps – Guidance on therapy plans, home activities, and how we can work together to support progress.

Sensory Processing / Sensory Integration

• Looks at how your child responds to different sensory inputs (sound, touch, movement, vision, taste, smell).

• Identifies over-sensitivity (e.g., covering ears) or under-sensitivity (e.g., seeking constant movement).

• Why it matters: Sensory challenges can affect attention, learning, emotions, and behavior.

Motor Skills Assessment

• Fine Motor: Hand strength, grasp, finger coordination, writing readiness, use of tools.

• Gross Motor: Balance, coordination, posture, walking, running, jumping, and ball skills.

• Why it matters: Strong motor skills help children participate in play, school, and daily tasks.

Visual-Motor and Visual Perception

• Assesses hand-eye coordination, copying, drawing, puzzles, visual discrimination, and spatial awareness.

• Why it matters: Supports handwriting, reading, and classroom learning.

Handwriting Assessment

• Reviews pencil grip, speed, legibility, control, and overall writing ability.

• Why it matters: Handwriting is essential for school success and confidence.

Daily Living Skills / Functional Abilities

• Checks independence in eating, dressing, toileting, grooming, and other self-care tasks.

• Why it matters: Builds confidence and reduces dependence on adults.

Social and Emotional Skills

• Observes interaction with peers and adults, sharing, cooperation, and emotional regulation.

• Why it matters: Good social-emotional skills support friendships, classroom behavior, and resilience.

Behavioral Patterns

• Identifies behaviors like aggression, hyperactivity, repetitive actions, or withdrawal.

• Examines possible triggers and links with sensory or emotional needs.

• Why it matters: Understanding behavior helps create strategies that support positive habits.

Cognitive and Learning Abilities

• Focuses on attention, memory, sequencing, reasoning, and problem-solving.

• Why it matters: These skills are directly linked to school readiness and learning.

Adaptive Functioning

• Looks at how your child manages daily routines, adapts to changes, and handles new situations.

• Why it matters: Prepares children to cope better in real-life environments.

Specialized / Diagnostic Assessments

• Includes tools for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Dyspraxia, and other developmental concerns.

• Why it matters: Helps with accurate identification and planning for the right interventions.

Motor Skills

• Fine Motor Skills: Includes hand strength, grasp, finger coordination, drawing, writing, and using tools like pencils or scissors.

  → Why it matters: Strong fine motor skills are important for school tasks, play, and independence in daily activities.

• Gross Motor Skills: Balance, posture, running, jumping, climbing, and ball skills.

  → Why it matters: These skills help your child move confidently, play with peers, and participate in sports or outdoor activities.

Sensory Processing

• How your child reacts to sound, touch, movement, vision, taste, and smell.

• Identifying over-sensitivity (e.g., covering ears, avoiding textures) or under-sensitivity (e.g., constantly moving, seeking pressure).

  → Why it matters: Sensory processing affects attention, learning, emotions, and behavior. A child who feels overwhelmed or under-stimulated may struggle in school or at home.

Communication and Language

• Receptive Language: Understanding words, instructions, and questions.

• Expressive Language: Using words, sentences, or gestures to share thoughts and needs.

• Social Communication: Skills like eye contact, turn-taking, initiating conversations.

  → Why it matters: Communication is the foundation for learning, making friends, and expressing needs.

Social and Emotional Skills

• Interactions with peers and adults (sharing, playing, cooperating).

• Emotional regulation (handling frustration, waiting, coping with change).

• Understanding self and others (empathy, awareness of feelings).

  → Why it matters: Strong social-emotional skills help children build friendships, succeed in school, and feel confident in new situations.

Cognitive and Learning Abilities

• Attention and focus on tasks.

• Problem-solving, reasoning, and memory.

• Ability to follow sequences and complete age-appropriate activities.

  → Why it matters: These skills are directly linked to academic readiness and overall learning.

Daily Living Skills

• Independence in activities like eating, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.

• Participation in family routines and school tasks.

• Adjusting to new environments and transitions.

  → Why it matters: These skills make children more independent and confident in daily life.

Behavioral Patterns

• Observing behaviors such as aggression, hyperactivity, repetitive actions, or withdrawal.

• Identifying triggers for behaviors and how they connect to sensory or emotional needs.

  → Why it matters: Understanding behavior helps create strategies that reduce stress for the child and family, while supporting positive habits.