Sloppy writing? Can’t stay within boundaries when coloring or writing on lined paper? Poor grasp? Too much pressure on paper- breaking pencil tips? Hand gets tired after writing only a few sentences?
- Class size is limited based on age and skill level, and is determined by the individual therapist (usually 4-8 students).
- Groups meet in one hour sessions which run for 4 weeks at a time.
- Class Date and Times: Thursday, August 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30am.
- Cost: $150 total
- Registration by July 30 to West Chester Office – (610)436-3600.
- GROUPS ARE OPEN TO ANY CHILD regardless of diagnosis or lack thereof.
***Since there is a therapeutic focus to the sessions,
physician’s prescription requesting therapy for group intervention is required in order to participate. This script is needed prior to, or at the time of the FIRST group session.
Theraplay, Inc. is a leader in pediatric therapy, providing high quality physical, occupational, speech/language and feeding therapies to children of all ages.
ASSESSING BEHAVIORS AND DETERMINING SENSORY NEEDS
Featuring Maria Chepulis, M.ED.*
and Melissa Abrams, Occupational Therapist*
Maria and Melissa will be providing information to help determine whether your child’s behaviors are a result of a sensory need. Effective behavioral strategies will be explained, as well as the appropriate uses of reinforcement. This workshop will focus on the use of sensory and behavioral strategies together to increase focus and decrease disruptive behaviors, as well as provide a variety of sensorimotor activities to help address a child’s sensory needs.
This workshop is being hosted by
August 11 - 7:00 to 9:00pm
Horsham Center
581 Horsham Road
Horsham, PA 19044
RSVP by August 6 to Laurie Watkin - lwatkin@theraplayinc.com (preferred) or 610-436-3604 x16
Space is limited.
Please reserve your spot quickly.
Theraplay, Inc. is a leader in pediatric therapy, providing high quality physical, occupational, speech/language and feeding therapies to children of all ages.
Theraplay, Inc. reserves the right to cancel these events if attendance does not warrant the workshops.
*Kristina Gebely holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and is currently working towards a Masters in Psychology specializing in Child and Adolescent Development, as well as becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She currently works as a Behaviorist and provides behavioral support to children with a variety of diagnoses (developmental delays, ADD/ADHD, ASD).
*Melissa Abrams holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science, Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy with pediatric specialization. She is a member of the AOTA & POTA and presented research on Sensory Integration at the 2008 POTA Conference.
*Maria Chepulis. M.Ed. is Executive Director and Owner of EdBeCo (Education and Behavior Consulting), which provides Applied Behavior Analysis and related services throughout Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware and Philadelphia counties. Maria has over 17 years of experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum, and other developmental delays. Using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, she incorporates Developmentally Appropriate Practices, believing the most effective intervention addresses the needs of the whole child.
