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SUsan Miron Schwartz, OTR/l
Susan is a New York licensed occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience working with children with sensory processing delays, autism, attention and learning challenges. She is a dedicated and passionate therapist and includes families as part of the evaluation or treatment process. Occupational Therapy assessments and treatment for children take place in home, school and virtual settings. She has keen observation skills and her playful manner encourages children to do their best.
Susan's approach is to understand each child's strengths, needs, and learning style and to provide therapy through individualized challenges in a playful and supportive environment. This enables your child to discover what they CAN do to build and expand skills and confidence.
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WHat to Consider
It is important to help a child develop the skills they need to flourish at home, school, and in the community. Parents should discuss expected developmental milestones and any concerns with their pediatrician. Here are some reasons to consider seeking occupational therapy for an evaluation, treatment or consultation.
- Attention seems short, child is very active, goes from toy to toy, has difficulty finishing tasks
- Hand weakness
- Core weakness, low muscle tone, leans, poor posture, walks on toes
- Tires easily
- Clumsy, balance problems
- Challenges with eye-hand coordination either using one hand or both hands together
- Difficulty holding utensils or writing tools
- Handwriting or drawing challenges to imitate, copy or independently draw lines, shapes or letters
- Self-regulation problems or anxiety, may have fight, flight or freeze responses
- Sensory challenges: Overreacts or doesn’t notice or always seems to be seeking certain sensations. Examples: may be very fussy with touching different textures or be a picky eater. Sensitivities can be to sudden noises, large crowds and parties or with movement and not like being placed on their back. Some children seem constantly on the go.
- Has difficulty relating to peers, making friends, turn taking
- May bump into things or people seeming to have poor body awareness of personal space
- Tantrums, stubborn and uncooperative behavior
- Disregard for safety
- Lacks age appropriate eating, dressing, or throwing/catching skills
- Challenges with falling or staying asleep
- Visual spatial skills, difficulty with puzzles, navigating through the environment
If one or more of the above behaviors seem to be interfering with play, self- care, social and/or self - regulation skills, call today to discuss your concerns.
