Mrs. Shawna Worden

- Parent only sessions focus on informing, educating and empowering parents/caregivers about topics pertaining to their child’s challenges and/or sensory or learning differences. We will discuss individualized strategies, tools and recommendations for continued growth and development that can be easily implemented at home, school and in the community. - Topics may include but are not limited to: Self-Regulation, Sensory Processing, ASD, ADHD, Executive Functioning, Motor Planning, Visual Processing Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Play Skills, Self-Help Skills (e.g. dressing, toileting, hygiene, picky eating, sleep strategies).

- OT will share a customized therapy plan/goals for intervention and any associated handouts or resources following initial intake session. - PLEASE NOTE: Child does not need to be present for initial intake session if parents would prefer to discuss specific and sensitive information with the therapist without their child present.

- Parent only sessions focus on informing, educating and empowering parents/caregivers about topics pertaining to their child’s challenges and/or sensory or learning differences. We will discuss individualized strategies, tools and recommendations for continued growth and development that can be easily implemented at home, school and in the community. - Topics may include but are not limited to: Self-Regulation, Sensory Processing, ASD, ADHD, Executive Functioning, Motor Planning, Visual Processing Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Play Skills, Self-Help Skills (e.g. dressing, toileting, hygiene, picky eating, sleep strategies).

- Following assessment, parents (and child) will be seen for a follow-up session to share assessment results, discuss areas of strength and need and identify and prioritize next steps for OT intervention and support. - PLEASE NOTE: It is beneficial for the child to be present for this session as there may be time allotted to building a relationship and rapport with the child and establishing a routine and expectations for future therapy sessions.

- A review of the child’s health and developmental history will be discussed as well as parental concerns, priorities, and goals for OT support and intervention. Some initial informal / formal assessment with parents and/or child may occur in the first session if time allows. - OT will share a customized therapy plan/goals for intervention and any associated handouts or resources following initial intake session. - PLEASE NOTE: Child does not need to be present for initial intake session if parents would prefer to discuss specific and sensitive information with the therapist without their child present.

New or returning clients can choose a zoom virtual session from the comfort of your home or work for an initial intake session, review of a child's assessment results and/or parent only consultations.