This expertise is applied and practiced in their sessions, in order to:

• Improve the child’s ability to process sensory input within their environment and bodies (touch, body awareness, motor planning abilities, etc.)

• Develop strategies with parents and other therapists/school staff to increase ability to maintain a calm-alert state for optimal functioning

• Improve picky eaters ability tolerate and eat new foods while decreasing their oral sensitivity and improving oral motor function

• Increase independence in self-care, toileting and play skills

• Improve fine motor, visual skills, strength and balance