| For children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities from infancy through age 21, occupational, physical, speech and play therapy are often integral to the educational process. At Prime Time for Kids Learning Center, an individualized approach to learning gives every child the best possible opportunity to succeed in academic and social environments alike. Parent counseling offers a venue through which mothers, fathers and caregivers meet with psychologists, social workers or teachers to discuss the ways learning can best be achieved in both the school and home setting. |
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| The focus is on mastery of meaningful, small motor activities of daily life. Learning to use a crayon, zip a zipper, tie a knot, and brush one's teeth are among the aspects that comprise occupational therapy. The specific tasks change with the ages and abilities of the child. As skills and abilities are built, so too is self confidence. |
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Muscle strengthening exercises through physical activity help children gain and maintain the ability to engage in functional activities. Walking, climbing, reaching and other gross motor activities are a sampling of actions that may be incorporated under the broad umbrella of physical therapy. Games, music and laughter make Prime Time physical therapy fun. |
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| Not necessarily devoted to vocal language, speech therapy may incorporate sign language or the use of communication devices. The objective is to improve a child's receptive and expressive communication skills. Speech therapy is also utilized to aid in the process of eating or drinking where swallowing is a challenge and in articulation of vocal language. |
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Understanding how to play with toys or participate in games is a necessary precursor to mastery of adult social skills. Children learn to make choices, express interests, take turns, solve problems and develop creative thought while playing.
Plans for therapeutic treatments and the delineation of therapeutic goals are age related and come under the purview of the Department of Health for children enrolled in Early Intervention and the child's home school district for preschool and school age children. Parents and professionals work together to determine the course of action best suited to the child. |
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Contact
Donna Bogin, Director of Children's Services at 845-639-2425 or
DonnaBogin@arcofrockland.org
 Prime Time for Kids
Autism Services
Children's Respite
Family Service Coordination
Recreation
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