Occupational Therapy promotes independence, enhances development, and facilitates the maturation of basic “daily living” skills. We provide individual, small group, and integrated services for Baltimore Lab School students as well as outpatient evaluation and treatment for children in the community. Our occupational therapists are specifically trained to identify the developmental weaknesses linked to learning disabilities.
AREAS ADDRESSED, RELATIVE TO AGE:
- Reading readiness
- Sense of direction
- Posture
- The ability to control movement
- Motor planning and coordinated movement
- Sensory integration
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Parents and teachers benefit from a variety of Occupational Therapy workshops offered by the Baltimore Lab School specialists; some sessions are held at the School, others are held in the community.
TOPICS MAY INCLUDE:
- Sensory-motor red flags
- Sensory processing
- Classroom accommodations and modifications
- Handwriting challenges
To learn more about Occupational Therapy services, please contact
Jennifer Severt, M.S. OTR/L, at jennifer.severt@baltimorelabschool.org or (410) 735-0009.
