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My son needs slight occupational therapy and slight speech therapy. Anyone know of a site or book that would direct me to be able to do therapy with him myself. (It is really slight)
what do you mean by slight? Are you talking about sensory issues?
You are much better off finding an OT who deals with SI and meeting once or twice with your child, they’ll be able to show you hands on what to do, instead of trying to figure it out from a book.
Why don’t you just let an ocupational therapist and a speech therapist do it themselves?
You definately would be better off hiring a slp and ot to work with your son. If it is not an option, there is an amazing book called “the out of sync child” that deals with individuals with si issues. “Activities for the out of sync child” has specific activity ideas that enhance sensory intergration. What i found really helpfull, was puttin the child on a sensory diet, where they get different types of sensory input throughout the day. I have seen remarkable improvement in individuals on a sensory diet that included vestibular input, proprioceptive input,tactile input- especially deep pressure, and joint compressions….Good Luck!
When you say he needs therapy, do you know this because he has been evaluated or is this your own opinion?
would you give your son a bris milah? it’s “minor” surgery.
they say a lawyer that represents himself has a fool for a client.
get your son the help he needs, from a profesional!!
For the Speech therapy, I would suggest you contact the Jewish Stuttering Association. They can probably point you in the right directions. http://www.Jstutter.org
How old is your son(age range)? and do you have a half an hour block of time every day- or 3 times a week where you can “play ” with him?
Unless you are an OT or ST, you are really not qualified to judge what is a “slight” problem, and I don’t mean that as an offensive remark to you. You can do more damage to your son by doing the WRONG therapy for him. Better to have him evaluated properly, and then perhaps if indeed the problem is slight, the professional therapist can teach you what to do to help him. I get the sense that a money issue might be holding you back from seeking professional help. When it comes to health, try not to be penny-wise. Your son might be entitled to free services.
bmw, I think I understand your point about not wanting to overload your child with therapy appointments, and am not assuming that this is a financial issue. That said, perhaps it would be worthwhile, as oomis suggested, to ask (a) professional therapist(s) to evaluate your son and outline a treatment plan you can administer independently.
the out of sync child is a great suggestion for your son’s sensory issues. But what about the speech? Is it language? Organization?
BMW, I wrote my post as an immediate response to your original one, before anything else was posted. It was not posted right away, though, and other posts, including your explanation, appeared before mine, so I did not have your information when I wrote it. I understand your situation, and I still think that your best bet is to have a pro show you what needs to be done, after evaluating the extent of the problem. What seems slight to you (and his teachers) may be a more extensive issue, or hopefully truly nothing that he cannot grow out of as he matures. In any case, hatzlacha.
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