Welcome to Lake Therapy Clinic
Our Services
General Services
Lake Therapy can play a crucial role in helping children, adolescents and adults achieve their fullest potential, enhance their quality of life, and participate meaningfully in home, school, and community environments.
Here are some key services Lake Therapy provide:
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Sensory Integration Therapy: Offering sensory-based interventions to help children with ASD regulate their sensory experiences, manage sensory sensitivities or aversions, and improve their ability to process and respond appropriately to sensory input.
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Fine and Gross Motor Skill Development: Providing activities and exercises to enhance coordination, balance, strength, and motor planning abilities, which can improve a child's participation in daily activities and play.
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Social Skills Training: Implementing structured programs and activities to teach social communication skills, perspective-taking, empathy, turn-taking, joint attention, and other essential social skills necessary for successful interaction and relationships with peers and adults.
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Self-Care and Daily Living Skills Training: Teaching children with ASD the necessary skills for independent self-care activities such as dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and household chores, while considering their individual abilities and preferences.
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Visual Supports and Communication Strategies: Introducing visual schedules, picture exchange systems (PECS), social stories, and other visual supports to enhance communication, organization, and predictability for children with ASD, promoting understanding and participation in daily routines and activities.
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Behavioral Interventions: Collaborating with behavior analysts or psychologists to develop and implement behavior management strategies, positive reinforcement techniques, and coping mechanisms to address challenging behaviors and promote self-regulation and emotional well-being.
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Play and Leisure Skills Development: Facilitating structured play activities, games, and recreational pursuits to promote engagement, imagination, creativity, and social interaction in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Parent and Caregiver Education: Providing education, training, and support to parents, caregivers, and family members on understanding ASD, implementing strategies at home, advocating for their child's needs, fostering independence, and promoting positive parent-child interactions.
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School-Based Support: Collaborating with educators, school staff, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams to support children with ASD in the school setting, including consultation, classroom modifications, sensory accommodations, and transition planning.
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Community Integration and Participation: Facilitating opportunities for children with ASD to engage in community-based activities, extracurricular programs, and social outings, promoting inclusion, peer relationships, and the development of life skills outside of therapy sessions.
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Assessments
At Lake Therapy we offer a wide range of assessments tailored to address the individual needs of
our children across various developmental areas. Our experienced Therapists conduct thorough
evaluations to gain insights into each child's strengths, challenges, and areas for growth.
Each assessment is conducted in a child-friendly and supportive environment, taking into account the
unique needs and preferences of the child. Following the assessment, our team provides
comprehensive reports and recommendations to guide intervention planning and support the child's
development and participation in daily activities.
Reports we can provide:
- Summary and Comprehensive Therapy Reports
- Functional Capacity Reports
- ADOS-2 Reports
Assessments we provide:
- Sensory Processing Assessment: Evaluates how children respond to sensory input,
identifying any difficulties impacting behaviour, attention, and daily activities participation.
- Fine Motor Skills Assessment: Focuses on hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and manipulation
skills, identifying deficits affecting tasks like handwriting and self-care.
- Visual Motor Integration Assessment: Measures a child's ability to coordinate visual input with
motor output, crucial for academic success and daily living activities.
- Self-Care Assessment: Examines a child's independence in tasks like dressing and feeding,
pinpointing any barriers to daily living skills.
- Play Skills Assessment: Assesses social, imaginative, and motor planning skills during play,
providing insights into interventions for play development.
- School Readiness Assessment: Determines a child's readiness for school demands, including
attention, pre-writing skills, and social interaction abilities.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an assessment for your child, please don't
hesitate to contact us.
We're here to support you and your child on their journey towards success and
independence!
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