At Great Kids Place we understand the impact of sensory experiences on emotion regulation and relationships, as well as its ability to allow or prevent us from engaging in meaningful activities. One of the focal points of our therapy is reframing sensory experiences as safe and fun. We know that the … [Read more...]
Programs
We know that every child and family is unique. We believe that parents are the experts of their children. We work closely with parents to develop a customized plan for treatment that could include many of the following components. Throughout the entire process parents will be an active part of goal setting and treatment planning. Please take a moment to look through the following items to see what you feel may benefit your child most!
Infant Massage
Certified Infant Massage Instructor, AnnMarie Murphy, has been certified by the World Institute for Nurturing Communication (WINC) in training parents in massage for their children. These strokes assist in bonding and attachment, relief, relaxation and stimulation for their children. Despite its … [Read more...]
Safe and Sound Protocol
Does your child have sensitivities to sound? Difficulties with auditory processing? Behavioral outbursts? Inability to focus or sit still? Anxiety in social situations? After many years of research by Dr. Stephen Porges, The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) was developed based on his Polyvagal … [Read more...]
Playground Politics Social Skills
Time on the playground is full of rich sensory and motor experiences. It’s free and unstructured. It’s a time for discovery and experiments. It’s a time for social interactions and negotiations. While this time for play is fun for most kids, it is often one of the hardest times for our sensory kids. … [Read more...]
Parent Time
It’s our turn to sit in the ball pit, swing on the swings and play with the putty and bean bins! This is a bi-monthly time where parents of children with Sensory Processing Challenges come together to share their experiences, insights and concerns. There will be a topic of discussion that will be … [Read more...]
Flexible Thinking Class
Learn to Use Your Flexible Thinking Super Powers The Superflex® curriculum brings children to Superhero Training Academy where they learn that they each have a super flexible thinking superhero inside their brains. Superflex helps them take on Rock Brain who makes people get stuck on their own … [Read more...]
Handwriting Boost Camp
Easily boost your child’s confidence with handwriting camp! Solving your child’s handwriting issues early in their education is important. If a child continues to be frustrated with handwriting it affects all subjects and homework becomes a battle. As your child’s schoolwork load increases so … [Read more...]
Infant and Toddler Program
At Great Kids Place we know that relationships and early interactions between caregivers and infants are the most important part of early development. Through her Advanced Certification in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, our director and founder Michele Parkins, has spent extensive time … [Read more...]
Visual Spatial Development
Many early sensory and motor experiences also support the development of our spatial awareness. This awareness supports our development globally – in relationships, social skills, academics, and self care to name a few. Michele Parkins has worked with developmental optometrists and is extensively … [Read more...]
Integrated Listening Systems
iLs is a listening based program. It is a complimentary approach to sensory motor integration. iLs trains the brain to process sensory, cognitive and emotional information more effectively. The child listens to the music on headphones for up to one hour at a time while moving through accompanying … [Read more...]
