Evaluation and Therapy
Our Approach
At Inspire Connections Therapy, we create a warm, accepting environment where your child will feel welcomed and valued from the moment they step through our doors! Our therapy approach is designed to make learning fun and meaningful for every child.
Interest Based
Every session is built around what makes your child happy! Our therapists take time to discover what your child is interested in, whether that's building with blocks, creating art, or exploring our sensory equipment. By incorporating their interests into therapy activities, we keep children engaged and eager to learn new skills.
Family Involvement
We believe parents and caregivers are the experts on their children! You are welcome in the therapy sessions and you are a crucial in developing a treatment plan. During each session we will share simple, practical ways to practice skills during daily routines and tips for making it fun! We also keep you well informed on progress and achievements.
Neuro-Diversity Affirming
We embrace and celebrate neurodiversity, recognizing that each child's brain works differently. Our approach:
Respects and values different ways of thinking and being
Focuses on building on your child's unique strengths
Supports your child rather than trying to "fix" differences
Promotes self-advocacy, self-acceptance, and self-expression
Holistic and Collaborative
We understand that every aspect of a child's development is interconnected. We also recognize that as therapists we only see a snap shot of your child’s skills and interactions with the world. Our therapy team works together to provide comprehensive care through regular communication between providers, coordination with healthcare providers and educations, shared goal setting, and team meetings. We consider the whole child in all decision making skills in order to best support your child’s well being.
Evaluations
At Inspire Connections Therapy, we start with an evaluation to get a complete understanding of your child’s strengths and areas for growth.
In order to get a comprehensive view of your child’s development, we will start with questionnaires and conversations with you regarding their development. We will use observation to see how they move, play, and communicate within their environment. We will uses playful assessments or standardized assessments to capture information on specific skills. Additionally we can review home videos (when available) and use a variety of tasks to help us better understand their skills.
After the evaluation, we will share results with you, work together to create goals, discuss recommended services, and answer any questions you may have!
We believe in making the evaluation process comfortable and engaging for your child while gathering the information we need to provide the best possible care. Every child develops differently, and we're excited to discover how we can best support your child's unique journey!
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We Are Accepting New Clients!
Inspire Connections Therapy provides neurodiversity-affirming pediatric speech, occupation, and physical therapy to children in Macedonia, OH and surrounding areas. Reach out to get started today!