Question 1

What does occupational therapy involve?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapy helps children develop essential life skills. This includes improving fine and gross motor skills, visual perception, core strength, attention span, social skills, handwriting, self-care, feeding, and sensory processing. Our therapists use meaningful activities to support your child's growth and independence.

Question 2

How is your practice different from others?

Accepted Answer

Our practice stands out because we incorporate nature-based activities into therapy sessions. Children spend time outdoors, engaging in real-life tasks like raking hay or feeding animals. These activities help improve core strength, coordination, balance, and sensory processing, while also teaching responsibility and independence.

Question 3

Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

Accepted Answer

Children with a variety of needs and diagnoses benefit from OT. Some examples include: Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, twice exceptional, giftedness, prematurity, and ADHD.

Question 4

Can you explain sensory processing disorder?

Accepted Answer

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) occurs when the nervous system misinterprets sensory information, like sounds, smells, or textures. This can lead to challenges in daily activities, behavior, social interactions, and motor skills. Understanding SPD helps us support children in managing these difficulties.

Question 5

Where did you get the name JenLo Farm?

Accepted Answer

Lois Hickman, MS, OTR is the founder of the farm. She has over thirty years of experience as an occupational therapist. Lois and her daughter, Jennifer live there and take care of the animals and the gardens together. Put their names together and you get Jen-Lo.

Question 6

What is ADHD Parent Coaching and who can benefit from it?

Accepted Answer

ADHD Parent Coaching helps parents understand and support their children with ADHD. You'll learn what hinders your child's progress and gain tools and strategies for success in all areas of life. Our classes focus on creating a peaceful, connected home environment. Topics include understanding ADHD, staying calm, improving communication, encouraging collaboration, achieving consistency, setting consequences, and making better choices. Individual coaching is also available for personalized support.

Question 7

What will I learn in the Calm and Connected Parenting Class?

Accepted Answer

In our 7-week Calm and Connected Parenting Class, you'll gain a deep understanding of ADHD and its impact on your child. You'll learn effective parenting strategies to build trust, improve communication, and handle challenges. Each session covers a specific topic: 1. Social/emotional impact of ADHD 2. Staying calm and connected 3. Enhancing communication 4. Encouraging collaboration 5. Achieving clarity and consistency 6. Setting effective consequences 7. Making better choices.

Question 8

What does the Managing Homework Course Entail?

Accepted Answer

This 2 hour class will help you better understand your child's needs and will fill you up with proven strategies to help your child feel more successful with homework.

FAQs

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Frequently asked questions

What does occupational therapy involve?

How is your practice different from others?

Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

Can you explain sensory processing disorder?

Where did you get the name JenLo Farm?

What is ADHD Parent Coaching and who can benefit from it?

What will I learn in the Calm and Connected Parenting Class?

What does the Managing Homework Course Entail?