This book offers an integrative approach for treating and managing various disorders and conditions in children that OTs encounter in their practice. In this book I included traditional occupational therapy intervention along with complimentary strategies, such as the use of essential oils, crystal therapy, mindfulness, meditation, breathing, and visualization. In addition, dietary supplement suggestions and specific diet limitations are discussed to promote children's development and wellbeing. Play-based learning, purposeful routines and activities are incorporated in this book to provide parents and caregivers with valuable recommendations in meeting children's outcomes.
I am a firm believer in treating the whole child in their environment, incorporating the child and family's routines and priorities based on strengths, while addressing their needs. Coaching parents, teachers, and caregivers is one of the most important aspects of the OT intervention to assure that implementation of appropriate strategies takes place on a regular basis at home and school.
This book is written as a guide for parents, teachers, caregivers, and other professionals and should be frequently used. Topics covered include sensory processing strategies, feeding skills, effects of toxins, fine motor activities, play skills, social skills, sensory diet, self-help routines, mealtime routines/ strategies, vision boards, classroom accommodations, attention, participation, and focus.
I hope you enjoy my book and find it insightful as you help a child with special needs grow, develop and maximize learning potential, and watch them meet their developmental milestones and life's goals.
Olshansky, Inna: - Dr. Inna Olshansky (Doctorate of Occupational Therapy) is an Occupational Therapy practitioner, a Certified Essential Oils Coach and a Certified Crystal Healer with 25 years of experience focusing on treatment of children and adults. Dr. Olshansky's experience includes providing direct intervention to children with various disorders, conditions and disabilities, affecting their development and participation in daily routines. In addition, she offers coaching to families, caregivers and teachers to facilitate children's progress toward their goals, and success in life. She incorporates traditional and complimentary approach in her intervention. Dr. Olshansky is a firm believer in the power of positive affirmations and visualizations; mindfulness, aromatherapy, crystal therapy, and play-based learning, in addition to traditional occupational therapy interventions. She utilizes medical and educational models to achieve the best possible results in meeting the child's and the family's goals and dreams. Currently, Dr. Olshansky provides an Early Intervention services, treating children with various disorders, conditions and delays, as well as educating, and coaching families and caregivers to facilitate their child's development, promote well-being and improve quality of life. Dr. Olshansky's website is listed below where you can find interesting information regarding alternative therapies, and contact her for specific questions, or to schedule a private occupational therapy consultation.
