Rosemary Johnson & Assoc.

Rosemary Johnson & Associates provides comprehensive pediatric occupational and physical therapy services. Our therapists are highly trained in working with children of all ages, from early intervention (0-3 years) to preschool and elementary years and up through high school. Therapy is primarily provided on a one-to-one basis, as well as in groups when appropriate. Direct and consultative therapy is offered in the clinic, home, and school environments. We provide services to children with a variety of diagnoses, including, but not limited to: Autism spectrum disorders Attention deficit hyperactive disorder Sensory processing disorders Cerebral palsy Neuromotor dysfunction Genetic Disorders (e.g. Down Syndrome, Fragile X, Angelmann’s Syndrome) Fine Motor difficulties Gross Motor difficulties Developmental Delays Self-Regulation difficulties Undiagnosed, but exhibiting some difficulties with functional skills at home or school. Sensory integration refers to a person’s ability to take in and organize sensory information in order to participate in daily occupations and activities. The foundational areas addressed in treatment are the tactile (touch), vestibular (movement), and proprioceptive (muscles and joints) systems. Other areas of focus include the auditory and visual systems. Treatment involves providing sensory experiences embedded in meaningful and playful activities in order to elicit adaptive responses which help the children become better able to understand and use the sensory information they receive. Activities to promote a child’s overall development are utilized during treatment sessions. Theories, such as Piaget, provide a foundation to facilitate general development. Treatment modalities incorporate various tasks that are the “just right” challenge for the child. Occupational and physical therapists assist in the development of motor milestones, including rolling, sitting, crawling/creeping, standing and walking. Adaptive equipment is also recommended and monitored by therapists. This is a treatment modality incorporated into physical and occupational therapy to improve motor functioning, strength, and endurance. It involves facilitating muscles to activate in order to encourage independence, functional movement patterns, and integration of reflexes. Difficulties with reflex integration affect controlled movement patterns, eye movements, and emotional maturity. Programs such as Brain Gym® are utilized to address reflex integration and encourage functional movement patterns.