This is the newest term for, and is used synonymously
with, Sensory Integration Disorder or Sensory
Integration Dysfunction.

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex
disorder of the brain that affects developing children.
These children misinterpret everyday sensory
information, such as touch, sound, and movement.
Some feel bombarded by sensory information; others
seek out intense sensory experiences or have other
problems. This can lead to behavioral problems,
difficulties with coordination, and other issues.
Children with SPD are often misunderstood and
labeled as aggressive or clumsy. They often are
socially isolated and have trouble in school. Effective
treatment is available, but far too many children with
SPD are misdiagnosed and not properly treated.

The Sensory Processing Disorder Network (SPD
Network) is a project of the KID Foundation, a
nonprofit organization based in Littleton, Colorado,
www.sinetwork.org

VIRGINIA

GMS Institute, 7226 Newmarket Court, Manassas, VA
20109, 703-369-7800, www.gmskids.com

Peg Wilson, M.S., OTR/L,
301 N. Fairfax St., Ste. 106, Alexandria, VA,
703-683-0259.
Treats children with a variety of functional difficulties;
specializes in sensory integration, neurodevelopmental
treatment, neurokinetic taping, neuromuscular electrical
stimulation.

MARYLAND

Create-A-Story,Claudia Raphael, MA, REAT,
8405 Carderock Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817,
301-365-7907, www.createastorystudio.com

Play sessions and art therapy for children of all ages.
Sensory integration, art therapy, developmental play
activities, storytelling and infant stimulation. Bethesda, MD,
301-365-7907.

Teri Kozlowski, OTR/L Susan Tieche, OTR/L, ITS for
Children and Families, Inc.,
10605 Concord St., Ste. 102, Kensington, MD 20895,
301- 933-7880,  301-962-0800


Jacqueline Proto, M.Ed., OTR/O,
12122 A Heritage Park Cr., Silver Spring, MD,
301-942-6006, ext 4.

We offer occupational therapy, social-skills groups and
school and home consultations for children with special
needs.

Barbara S. Bassin, OTR/L, BCP
Occupational Therapy Services
Appelbaum Eye Care Associates, P.C.
6509 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, Maryland  20817
301-897-8484,
barbiesue52@hotmail.com
www.VisionHelp.com

Degrees:
I graduated from Boston University, Sargent College,
Occupational Therapy . I have over 30 years experience as
an Occupational Therapist.

Certifications:

AOTA  Board Certified Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Licensed in Maryland and D.C.
Certified in Sensory Integration and SIPT Evaluation
Advanced Certification in Therapeutic Listening Program
Certified in Interactive Metronome


Description:

We provide evaluation, consultation, and treatment mainly
for children and adolescents, but also for adults, with
coordination, behavioral, and learning issues. We see
children with mild coordination issues, clumsiness, sensory
processing disorder, handwriting issues, ADHD, Learning
Disabilities, and Autsim Spectrum Disorders.  Our focus is
on sensory integration, sensory processing and modulation,
postural control, motor planning, eye hand coordination,
gross and fine motor skills, and handwriting depending on
the need.   Therapy may also include Therapeutic Listening
Program, Interactive Metronome, The Alert Program for Self
Regulation (How Does Your Engine Run), Handwriting
Without Tears, and Visually Enhanced Occupational
Therapy.  Occupational Therapy is offered in the office which
includes extensive equipment and sometimes at area
schools.  Home and school visits are available as well as
consultations.  Intensive therapy is offered for families who
come to the area for short term therapy.

We are in the office of Appelbaum Eye Care Associates,
P.C. and have the advantage of working closely with
Developmental Optometrists,
Dr. Stan Appelbaum and Dr. Bryce Appelbaum.  For those
children who have vision problems, such as struggles in
ocular motor control, eye teaming and focusing,
convergence, an eye that turns in or out, etc. we regularly
consult with each other to provide a comprehensive
approach which may also include Optometric Care such as
Optometric Vision Therapy, lenses, or suggestions for OT
for Visually Enhance Occupational Therapy.

Barbara S. Bassin, OTR/L, BCP and Dr. Stan Appelbaum
are frequent lecturers around the country to therapists.  They
educate therapists about vision and vestibular issues, as
well as teaching therapists how to identify vision problems
and how to visually enhance their therapy.
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