Profile:
My integrated approach to services is based on the Developmental Individual Difference Relationship-based model (DIR) also referred to as Floortime, developed by Stanley Greenspan, MD and Serena Weider, Ph.D. The model not only focuses on the child’s challenges, but also their strengths while including their natural way of:
Processing experiences and information (e.g. sensory processing, motor planning, sensory modulation, language)
Mastering the stages of relating, thinking and communication
Engaging in learning relationships
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (in progress) – Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Developmental Disorders, ICDL Graduate School, Kentfield, CA
Master of Science – Occupational Therapy, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
Master of Arts – Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, ON
Organization:
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services
Trinity, FL 34655
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Organization
At Dana L. Johnson Pediatric Therapy Services we strive to empower parents and facilitate their interactions with their children. Within each session, the emphasis is on understanding the individual differences of the child and family members including sensory processing, emotional regulation and social emotional development. In addition, we also work with parents/caregivers and siblings separately to educate and support their individual needs related to better understanding their child or sibling’s individual profile.
Challenges we address
Sensory modulation and self-regulation difficulties
Challenges in relating, thinking, and communicating most often seen in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Anxiety related disorders
Difficulties with attention, including sequencing and planning actions, following directions and solving problems
Learning challenges (math, reading, writing skills including written expression)
Motor planning challenges
Visual spatial processing difficulties
Thinking difficulties – reasoning skills, written and oral essays
Social skills and behavior challenges, including peer relationships and group participation
Services
One on one with the child and family
Small groups to address social skills
Specific social skill groups targeting a particular topic (e.g. peer relationships, sharing, reading social cues, winning and losing, personal space etc.)
Parent discussion groups
Guidance for parents to discuss home programs
Consultations at home, school, preschool
Parent consultations and education via Skype
Workshops
Individually designed and tailored specifically for the organization
Focus on the understanding of DIR/Floortime Model and how you can implement some techniques in your organization
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