THE PRACTICE
We are conveniently located in Coral Gables, FL with street parking. The setup of the office includes a playroom, and a playground room with hooks for hanging equipment which provides opportunities for gross motor play.
Lois Gold OTR, PA – OT Kids
2625 Ponce de Leo Blvd.
Suite 240
Coral Gables, FL 33134
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM
My colleagues in the community serve as resources for my clients so that care can be closely coordinated.
INFANTS (0-18 MONTHS)
- Crying, and Separation issues
- Decreased vocalizations
- Limited interest in age appropriate toys
- Not holding bottle or difficulties with finger feeding
- Difficulties engaging or inconsistent engaging
- Difficulties attending to you
- Difficulties with sleep, eating, and elimination
- Hypersensitivity to light, sound, noise, touch, or movement
- Difficulties with crowds
- Indifference
- Irritability
- Poor registration of pain
- Prematurity
- Developmental delay
- Adoptions from Foster Care
- Hospitalization
- Known neurological issues
ENTERING PRE-SCHOOLERS (18 MONTHS – 3 YEARS)
- Avoidant or hypersensitivity of touch, hands dirty, hugs, tags or socks
- Avoidant or resistant to peer play
- Biting
- Choosing clothes by how they feel rather than the appearance
- Decreased eye contact
- Difficulties managing separation
- Difficulties sitting in circle time
- Difficulties with transitions or change in routine
- Difficulties imitating gestures for communication or songs
- Hypersensitivity to sound/noise
- Irritability
- Movement; bumps/bruises
- Not using fork or spoon
- Picky eaters
- Preference to play alone
- Temper tantrums
- Throwing
- Rule out and/or diagnosis of Autism
- Illness or hospitalization or frequent travel of parents
PRE-SCHOOLERS (2-5 YEARS)
- Avoidance of playground equipment
- Biting
- Clumsiness
- Difficulties adapting to new environments or routines
- Difficulties with attention
- Difficulties with flexibility
- Difficulties on the playground
- Difficulties sitting in circle time
- Difficulties socializing
- Difficulties standing in line
- Difficulties with drawing
- Difficulties with fine motor skills including toys or use of pencil and crayons
- Difficulties with peers either avoidant or resistant
- Difficulties with potty training
- Difficulties with sleep
- Difficulties with transitions or change in routine
- Easily frustrated
- Going from one toy to another
- Limited repertoire of play when choosing play centers
- Over focused attention
- Picky eaters
- Playing alone or on the periphery
- Temper tantrums
- Throwing
- Unaware of obstacles in environment
- Frequent travel
- Illness/hospitalization/loss of parents
KINDERGARTEN (5-6 YEARS)
- Avoidance of organized sports
- Avoidant or resistant to peers
- Clumsiness
- Difficulties in fine motor skills
- Difficulties sitting in chair
- Difficulties managing transitions or change in routine
- Difficulties tying shoes
- Difficulties in drawing
- Easily frustrated
- Handwriting
- Not able to manage the rules in a game
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (6+ YEARS)
- Avoidance of organized sports
- Decreased attention
- Decreased flexibility and adaptability
- Decreased time management
- Difficulties getting and staying quiet
- Difficulties in fine motor skills
- Difficulties in school
- Handwriting
- Increased activity level
- Taking a long time to complete work
WHO REFERS?
- Parents
- Pediatricians
- Pediatric Neurologists
- Physical Therapists
- Psychologists
- Speech Therapists
- Teachers