Handwriting Screening and Programming

Do the "write" thing (First Strokes)

Check out the new "Do the write thing" flyer with information on schedules and registration.

Sign up for our private or group sessions to enhance writing readiness skills, handwriting, and fine motor skills.

Our Occupational Therapists will provide individualized programming to meet your child's needs.

Our programs provide

• multi-sensory approach
• theme-based activities
• home program packet for each child

Pediatric Therapy Assoc., Inc. uses the only writing program which is a school-based functional handwriting model.

More information

Call 205-823-1215 to enroll or to find out about Summer schedules. Classes are being planned for the period from June 15 through July 31, 2009.

OUR STAFF

Ahsha Watson, MOTR/L has been practicing pediatric occupational therapy for many years. She works extensively in school-based settings with children with special needs. She is also trained in the First Strokes multi-sensory approach working with children of all abilities.

Laura Smith, COTA/L has been practicing occupational therapy for many years, specializing in pediatric occupational therapy for the past few years. Laura works exclusively in school-based settings. She is trained to apply the First Strokes method using multi-sensory activities to enhance writing readiness, fine motor skills, and handwriting skills for children of all abilities.

Kathy Early, MOTR/L received her degree in occupational therapy and a Master’s degree in Allied Health Science from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She has completed certification in the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approach to Cerebral Palsy and the SIPT Certification Tract. She also completed Auburn University’s Cross Disciplinary Early Intervention Training Program. As a practicing pediatric OT for 28 years, she has extensive background in early intervention, preschool, and school system services. She is a clinical instructor for OT programs in Alabama and Mississippi. Kathy’s special interest in pediatrics includes oral-motor/feeding, adaptive equipment, handwriting, and related assistive technology. She is frequently consulted about legal issues affecting school-based practice.

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