Reflex Integration
Reflex Integration
At AKL, our occupational therapists specialize in pediatric reflex integration to support healthy development in infants, children, and teens. Reflexes are automatic movements that drive early motor skill development. When primitive reflexes persist past appropriate stages or fail to emerge properly, delays in gross, fine, and oral motor skills as well as cognitive, behavioral, and sensory processing can occur.
- Comprehensive evaluation of retained primitive reflexes and poorly integrated postural reflexes.
- Neurosensorimotor activities tailored to the child’s needs to facilitate reflex patterning.
- Stimulation of the vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile systems to enhance reflex integration.
- Activities to improve muscle tone, coordination, balance, visual tracking, and motor planning.
- Parent education on fostering reflex integration through daily routines.
We provide pediatric reflex integration therapy at our specialized clinic, through home health visits, and at community settings like daycares and schools. Our therapists thoughtfully design activities that are engaging, rewarding, and efficient. By targeting reflex integration, we lay the foundations for learning, behavior, and overall development.
Parents contact AKL to inquire about Occupational and Physical therapy. AKL conducts a 5-minute questionnaire to gather patient information. An email is sent to the parents outlining the next steps. This email includes requests for specific documents required for the initial appointment with AKL. Upon confirmation of payment details, AKL sends another email to schedule and confirm the evaluation appointment.
The parent will be notified about the evaluation appointment through text, email, or a call. The notification will include details about necessary documents, the appointment's time and date, and the name of the licensed therapist conducting the evaluation. The therapist may contact the parent directly to confirm the appointment and coordinate the session. Following the evaluation, the parent will receive an email outlining the next steps.
The parent receives a notification when the plan of care is signed by the referring physician. We coordinate with the parent to determine their availability and the number of sessions to be provided weekly. After therapy begins, the success of the sessions relies on consistency and mutual feedback regarding the patient's development.
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Initial Contact & Documentation Process
Reach out to us to get started. We’ll guide you through the necessary paperwork and answer any initial questions.
Evaluation is Scheduled and Conducted
We’ll arrange and carry out a comprehensive evaluation to understand your child’s specific therapy need and determine the Plan of Care goals.
Plan of Care is Processed and Sent to Physician
Our team develops a tailored plan of care for your child, which is then forwarded to your physician for approval.
AKL Processes Plan of Care and Assigns the Therapist
Once the plan is processed, we assign a qualified therapist who best fits your child’s unique requirements.
Therapy Sessions Begin!
Your child’s therapy sessions start, focusing on achieving the goals outlined in their personalized care plan.
