Therapy Services

Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech-Language Therapy
Summer Programs
Other Services

Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) focuses on the child's "occupation" which may include activities that are related to school performance, home performance or play. Fine motor skills such as cutting, coloring, handwriting, buttoning or other self-care skills are often OT goals. CTG specializes in Sensory Integration Therapy which treats children who have difficulty processing sensory input effectively. These children may be defensive (extremely sensitive) to sensory input, have difficulty regulating their behavior or difficulty knowing where they are in space. They may be sensory seekers or sensory avoiders. They may also have difficulty with motor coordination, planning motor movements, school performance and/or behavioral problems.

Our services include individual occupational therapy evaluations and treatment as well as motor screenings and consultations. Natural environment (home, preschool, etc.) therapy is also available.

Our Occupational Therapists all have expertise in treating children with sensory integration dysfunction and we have therapists certified in administering the SIPT, a specialized sensory integration evaluation as well as therapists trained and certified in the Therapeutic Listening Program. All of our Occupational Therapists are licensed in the State of Kansas and keep current with continuing education throughout the year.

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy (PT) at CTG focuses on mobility, quality of movement, strength and gross motor skills. Preventing disabilities may also be a goal for a child receiving PT. Through play, exercises and home programs, our Physical Therapists help maximize each child's skills. We also provide consultations and referrals for orthopedic concerns.

Our services include individual physical therapy evaluation and treatment and consultations. Natural environment (home, preschool, etc.) therapy is also available.

All of our Physical Therapists are licensed in the State of Kansas and keep current with continuing education throughout the year.

Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and language therapy at CTG focuses on improving communication skills. This may involve improving oral motor skills, articulation of particular sounds, fluency and/or voice quality. Language goals may include vocabulary, sentence structure, alternative communication modes or pragmatic/conversational language.

Our services include individual speech and language evaluations and treatment and speech, language and hearing screenings. Natural environment (home, preschool, etc.) therapy is also available.

All of our Speech-Language Pathologists are licensed in the State of Kansas, are certified members of ASHA and keep current with continuing education throughout the year.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
CTG offers a wide range of group programs in the summer to enhance skill development and self-esteem. Enrollment for these summer programs begins in March and the programs all begin in June. To receive a brochure call or email with your name, address, and child's date of birth.

Fine Motor Enhancement

Here is a chance to enrich and strengthen your preschoolers or kindergartners's fine motor skills in a small group environment with a variety of fun activities. This group provides opportunities to develop essential fine motor skills, pre-writing skills, as well as self-esteem. This is an 8-week program for children ages 4-6 years old. The Handwriting Without Tears pre-writing program will be utilized. Ages: 4-6 years; Dates & Times: Mondays & Wednesdays June 7-July 28 from 10:00-11:00 am, Tuesdays & Thursdays June 8-July 29 from 12:30-1:30 pm; Class size: 8-10; Cost: $150.00 / 8-week session.

ABC'S & 123'S Handwriting Class
Handwriting is an important part of the educational process and an essential skill needed throughout life. If your child has difficulties neatly writing with accurate letter formation or has poor legibility, our handwriting class is just the summer group to enhance these fundamental skills. The Handwriting Without Tears program will be utilized. New this year - choose either the 8-week or 4-week program. Ages: 6-8 years; Requirements: Completion of Kindergarent or 1st greade with knowledge/recognitioin of the alphabet; Dates & Times: 4-week Mondays thru Thursdays June 7-July 1 from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 8-week Tuesdays & Thursdays June 8-July 29 from 10:00-11:00 am; Class size: 8-10; Cost: $150.oo.

Cursive Writing Group
This is a fun class which teaches cursive handwriting in a logical sequence. The class focuses on proper letter formation and uses many activities designed to enhance learning utilizing proprioceptive input (sensory information from your joints and muscles). This group is ideal for children who have had difficulty with printing and are transitioning to cursive or for those who are having difficulty mastering cursive writing. This is a 4 day a week 4-week program. Ages: 7-10 years; Requirements: Completion of 2nd grade; Dates & Times: Mondays thru Thursdays July 5-July 29 from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm; Class size: 8-10; Cost: $150.00 / 4-week session.

Social Language Fun
This group was created for children who experience difficulties with social, pragmatic, and expressive language skills. Social interaction and communication go hand in hand. Essential skills such as soical greetings and awareness of others (e.g. eye contact, perspective) as well as how to interact with peers (e.g. how to join in play) among other skills will all be practiced in this engaging group. Role-playing, stories, themes, and activities such as cooking will be utilized to practice these skills with peers. This is an 8-week program for children 3-9 years old. Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays June 7-July 28: Class size: 5-6; Cost: $195.00 / 8-week session. Group I Ages: 3-4 1/2 years (early preschool) Time: 8:45-9:45 am; Group II Ages: 4 1/2-5 years (preschool) Time: 12:30-1:30 pm; Group III Ages: 5-6 years (kindergarten/1st grade) Time 1:45-2:45 pm; Group IV Ages: 7-9 years (school ages) Time: 3:00-4:00 pm.

Sensory Motor Group
Here's a chance to give your preschooler improved gross motor skills through sensory experiences. Develop balance and coordination, explore space and have some fun through jumping, spinning, galloping, pushing, climbing and tactile experiences. Creative play and music are an integral part of this program designed to heighten sensory motor awareness and gross motor skills. Ages: 4-6 years; Dates & Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays June 8-July 29 from 8:45-9:35 am; Class size: 6-8; Cost: $150.00 / 8-week session.

Creative Arts Community
Fun, friends, and fingerpaints! Creative Arts Community is a multi-media art group with a focus on developing socialization skills. A balance of solo and team art projects will promote both self and group expression. We will top it off with an art show at the end of the summer. Art media of all kinds (painting, drawing, clay modeling, puppetry/doll-making, and more) as well as music and movement will be used and our art therapist will adapt projects to each child's ability. Ages: 6-9 years; Dates & Time: Fridays June 11-July30 from 9:00-10:30 am; Class size: 5-6; Cost: $240.00 / 8-week session.

Water Fun
The twice weekly individual Water Fun classes help develop motor skills and learn basic swimming skills all in a fun water environment. Children with learning, behavior and/or motor coordination problems are all welcome to this class. Individual instruction can also help a child who is fearful of the water overcome those fears. Safety in and out of the water will be emphasized. This program is for infants to 12 years. Time by appointment - call for time. Cost: $175.00 for 8 - 1/2 hour lessons.

Other Services

Our professional staff is also available for parent education and teacher inservice presentations to provide information in the areas of speech and language development, gross and fine motor development and sensory integration.

We are therapy providers for Infant Toddler Services of Johnson County, the birth to three program.