https://risektw.com/sensory-space-design daily 0.75 2023-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1603731252904-HY0PH1O1JV5G7NXWLFDN/image-asset.jpeg Sensory Space Design - How It Works Photo by LightFieldStudios/iStock / Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1603422650269-O68VGOVOFVCC1IF6TDCA/image-asset.jpeg Sensory Space Design - What to Expect Photo by yaoinlove/iStock / Getty Images https://risektw.com/home daily 1.0 2024-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1601755117668-O61EU9DQELJ1E2AV3VUH/RISE+KIDS+logo+-+white.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1601773825727-5IFIBOZLUCG1XP1CMJIC/image-asset.jpeg Home - In-Home & In-School Therapy Have an expert occupational therapist come to your home to assess and improve your child’s skills in many areas of development. Virtual options also available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1601762986078-0W5JGZEYFZV6F09PN5V3/image-asset.jpeg Home - Sensory Space Design We learn, play, work, and thrive at home. Consult with an expert to design your space to support your child’s unique sensory needs and maximize his or her performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1601775625389-C9OT9Y4256ULBNOVUMYY/image-asset.jpeg Home - Feeding Services If your child’s diet is limited or you don’t feel confident in his or her nutritional profile, consult with experts to assess and expand his or her ability to explore new foods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/57e4380a-68e6-4f90-8bbe-23bcaa56fc1b/workshop.png Home - Parent & Community Workshops As a parent, you’ll always be the expert when it comes to your child. You may, however, still be challenged or stumped by different stages of development. Learn skills you need to usher your children through various stages and connect with other parents. Looking for a teacher or staff training? Our team loves collaborating with and providing educational workshops to educators! https://risektw.com/get-started daily 0.75 2024-01-26 https://risektw.com/in-home-therapy daily 0.75 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1603692986120-UHDB61AKKM9J7PNCMUNE/image-asset.jpeg In-Home & In-School Therapy - Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy helps your child become more independent with their daily occupations. In childhood, those occupations are play, learning, self-care, and social functions. Our occupational therapist will assess challenges, identify barriers, and provide techniques to improve skills. Services are provided in the safety, comfort, and convenience of your own home or your child’s school or daycare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1603691225163-P59A6GLF25OA8WIDCP7V/image-asset.jpeg In-Home & In-School Therapy - What to Expect Our relationship starts with a free 15-minute phone consultation. We’ll then complete an hour-long evaluation in your home to assess skills using standardized assessments and clinical observations. Following that, the therapist will share results and treatment strategies in a 50-minute parent conference. Finally, as appropriate, we will schedule 50-minute therapy sessions to address any identified areas for improvement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1603694484316-T5ZDXRUX0FSCM3TAJ412/image.jpg In-Home & In-School Therapy - What Treatment Looks Like For your child, occupational therapy should seem like play. The therapist disguises years of experience, research, and training into simple, fun activities throughout a 50-minute session. Activities are goal-oriented and fun! She may have your child play with a favorite toy in a specific position to improve muscle control. Other times, she may bring a sanitized toy with her to draw out new skills and peak his or her interest. Your participation in sessions is encouraged to empower you to incorporate new skills into the weekly routine. After the session, the therapist will carefully document and chart your child’s progress. https://risektw.com/feeding-services daily 0.75 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1603040856241-090NX59B967W976QS7LT/image-asset.jpeg Feeding Services - Feeding Therapy If your child’s diet is limited to fewer than 30 foods and lacks variety, your child likely qualifies for medically-necessary feeding therapy. Our occupational therapist can help expand his or her diet and limit stress at family mealtimes. The therapist will assess limiting factors including underlying medical deficits, oral motor deficits, and unique sensory needs. Treatment includes 50 minutes of goal-oriented work to alleviate barriers and gently guide the family toward a better relationship with eating. Your participation in sessions is encouraged to empower you to incorporate new skills into the weekly routine. After the session, the therapist will carefully document and chart your child’s progress. Children aged 2-18 are typically the best candidates for this type of treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1603041110306-S5ELU1J7215C3YFZB0HS/image-asset.jpeg Feeding Services - Wellness Consults Even if your child’s diet is similar to that of his or her peers, you may not feel confident in its nutritional make up. Now more than ever, it is important that foods boost immunity, aid in brain function, and regulate the body. We teach you and your child stress-free ways to introduce the new foods into your routine to enhance their diet. We work on preparing your child’s body for eating, improving table set up, and decreasing stress at family meals. Anyone from toddlers to teenagers can benefit from this service. https://risektw.com/workshops daily 0.75 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1603042462577-WQ1QVC4MUCO1Q6PD0N6D/image-asset.jpeg Workshops - Parent Workshops You are the expert on your child’s care, but that doesn’t mean that you don't need a little help from time to time. Join us for parent seminars on various developmental topics to help you better understand your child’s skills and provide you the knowledge and tools to move past barriers. Connect with other families in similar stages of development at the end with therapist-facilitated meet and greets. Sample workshop topics include: Fine Motor Development: ages 0-3, 4-6, and 7-12 Sensory Basics: How to use the sensory system to your advantage when parenting children with both typical and atypical sensory systems Decreasing Mealtime Stress Setting Up a Successful Daily Routine Schedule coming soon. Join our mailing list for more information! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1603044751446-Z5VTRY6AXYNWR6KQX5V4/image-asset.jpeg Workshops - Community, School & Support Group Workshops Are you looking for an expert presenter for your support group or non-profit? Our team is passionate about collaborating with teachers, daycare staff, and support groups of all kinds. Presentation topics can be tailored your group’s learning needs and interests. https://risektw.com/philosophy daily 0.75 2023-01-28 https://risektw.com/meet-the-therapists daily 0.75 2025-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1601836749364-VJ2DBU53Y16JJQTLA8RR/IMG_4377.png Meet the Therapists - Abbey Wash, MOT, OTR/L Since 2009, Abbey has been practicing pediatric occupational therapy. From a very young age, she has been deeply passionate about serving children, specifically those with unique needs. She believes that parents are always the foremost experts of their child’s care team and loves partnering with them to maximize their child’s potential. Abbey graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Health Science degree and went on to earn her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She has been an active leader within the American Occupational Therapy Association, serving on the Commission on Education and being selected as a 2011 Emerging Leader. She is board certified and licensed in the state of North Carolina. Abbey habla español a un nivel intermedio. Advanced Training Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) Feeding including the SOS Approach and Autism-Specific Strategies Handwriting and Keyboarding Without Tears Curricula Infant Massage Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT) Oculo-Vestibular Dysfunction Self-Regulation Sensory Integration Visual-Motor Deficits Research Experience Clinical provider and subinvestigator for Allergan’s Botox Pediatric Upper Limb Spasticity Study Outstanding Research Award for Honors Thesis, University of Florida Outstanding Researcher Award, Culturally Sensitive Healthcare, University of Florida Abbey loves playing, cooking, and finding adventures around Charlotte with her two daughters. She also is honored to serve on the board of the non-profit, CP Extension (cpextension.org), that improves access to care for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families. Abbey is in-network with most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and can provide documentation to submit for out-of-network reimbursement from other insurance plans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/971103e9-cbfd-44b1-8591-177a3182445c/Professional+Headshot.png Meet the Therapists - Julie Dow, MSOT, OTR/L Julie is a passionate and accomplished pediatric occupational therapist who has been helping clients and their families thrive since 2012. Her expertise spans a wide range of settings, including pediatric outpatient care, acute care, and telehealth services. In these roles, she has honed her skills in developmental interventions, sensory integration, and evidence-based care plans for children. Her background as a foster care parent has also instilled a passion for social-emotional health and its impact on behavior and academic performance. Julie holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Winston-Salem State University and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is also a certified American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist. When not working with children, Julie is an adjunct professor for CPCC's OTA program. Key Areas of Practice Self-Regulation Sensory Integration Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT) Oculomotor Skills Visual Perceptual Skills Neuroscience Pathophysiology Kinesiology Research Experience Winston-Salem State University, Department of Occupational Therapy: The Use of Clinical Simulation and Impact on Student Learning Outcomes in Occupational Therapy, 2012 Julie is also a military spouse and enjoys spending time with her family, including her two young boys, and attending their many sporting events. She is out-of-network with insurance plans at this time. Our practice can provide documentation to submit for out-of-network reimbursement from insurance plans. https://risektw.com/for-providers daily 0.75 2024-01-26 https://risektw.com/feeding-therapy daily 0.75 2023-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1603686657925-4FPFQQ5VNP5Z0DK1ZJUF/image-asset.jpeg Feeding Therapy - What to Expect Our relationship starts with a free 15-minute phone consultation. We’ll then complete an hour-long evaluation in your home to assess skills using standardized assessments and clinical observations. Following that, the therapist will share results and treatment strategies in a 50-minute parent conference. Finally, as appropriate, we will schedule 50-minute therapy sessions to address any identified areas for improvement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1603689890520-PNI903BY8EQQ4M33FWK6/image.jpg Feeding Therapy - What Treatment Looks Like During a 50-minute treatment session, the therapist will ready your child for eating, address muscle issues or other barriers, and finally explore new foods in a systematic way. The therapist will work with you before the session to plan the exploration menu. The therapist safely engages in food explorations at the same time your child does to make the experience less stressful and more natural. We may play or build with foods and get to know the food more by using our 5 senses! Your participation in sessions is encouraged to empower you to incorporate new skills into the weekly routine. After the session, the therapist will carefully document and chart your child’s progress. https://risektw.com/join-our-team daily 0.75 2023-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f78d69a38d4aa2317efd4e4/1674944300863-1T2ID5T7YAQTIDFMVEK4/unsplash-image-TJxotQTUr8o.jpg Join Our Team - We are growing! We are growing to meet the needs of the children in the community! If you are a passionate, dynamic occupational therapist interested in serving a some of the best families in the Charlotte or Lake Norman area, let’s talk!