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Would you like a copy of any written evaluation to be provided to your child's pediatrician?
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Does your child have any health issues or allergies we should be aware of?
Please list any concerns or issues you are seeing at home or school.
Therapy Needs (Check all that apply)
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Psychotherapy (please note this is a private pay service at this time.)
Which type of evaluation are you interested in?
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Please list any diagnosis your child may currently have:
Is your child currently on an IEP?
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Has your child had an evaluation done within the last year?
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If yes, which area was your child evaluated in? (Check all that apply)
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OT
PT
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If other, please describe:
Where were they evaluated?
School
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If other, where:
Please list the name of the test(s) given to your child in their last evaluation. These will be found within the first few pages of the report. Please bring us a copy of your child's evaluation and/or IEP if possible.
From whom/where were you referred?
Is your child adopted?
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What type of delivery?
Child was born
Pre-mature
Full-term
What type of delivery?
Were there any complications (NICU) or medical problems at birth?
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Other
If 'other' please elaborate
Any history of ear infections?
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If applicable - most recent hearing evaluation (when & results):
Has your child had any surgeries or hospitalizations? If so please describe.
List any current medications:
Has your child had a neuro-psychological or pediatric developmental evaluation? If so, please describe outcomes of the evaluation.
List all languages your child speaks or is exposed to:
If bilingual, when was your child exposed to English?
If bilingual, any concerns with your child's primary language?
Child's school and grade:
Current educational accommodations:
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IEP
Modified curriculum
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Other
If 'other' please elaborate:
Has your child ever received special services (e.g., OT, PT, SLP) ? If so, what services/frequency?
What are your main concerns with your child?
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Does your child's teacher have any concerns with your child's development?
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Do you have any feeding or nutrition concerns? If so, please describe.
What are your child's strengths/favorite things (e.g., books; playing with balls)?
Age rolled over:
Age babbled:
Age said first word:
Age combined two words:
Age sat up alone:
Age crawled:
Age walked alone:
Age drank from a cup:
Age drank with a straw (if applicable):
Age first used spoon:
Does your child interact well with others?
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Does your child have any trouble making friends?
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Does your child have trouble calming themselves when upset?
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Please check any of the following that apply to your child.
Cries often
Frequent temper tantrums
Anxious
Trouble following directions
Trouble with changes in routine
Picky eater
Mouths objects
Dislikes hair brushing
Dislikes tooth brushing
Avoids touch
Dislikes playground equiptment
Seems to always be "on the go"
Rocks self
Sensitive to sound
Poort attention span
Benefits from a visual schedule
Other
If 'other' please elaborate
Receptive language (understanding.) Please check all that apply:
Orients to sound
Understands 10 words
Understands 1-step commands (i.e "get shoes")
Understands short sentences
Responds to "no."
Recognizes own name/familiar people
Understands relationship of people or things that are visible
Understands 2-step related commands (e.g., "Get coat and put on")
Understands unrelated 2-step commands (e.g., "Put block in the basket and close the door"), if/then, before/after, first/then
Understands directions of "where" something is located
Expressive language (use.) Check all that apply:
Uses gestures (e.g., pointing at objects)
Uses single words (e.g., "book")
Uses two words together (e.g., "more book"; "read book")
Uses 4-5 words together (e.g., "Read me the book")
Provides 2 or more thoughts in a story
Labels objects
Asks questions
Describes object or action
Asks for help
Child's primary mode of communication:
Single words
Short phrases
Sentences
Signs
Augmentative and alternative communication device (AAC)
Gestures
Nonverbal language
Picture exchange
Approximate number of words:
Social language/ play skills (check all that apply):
Awareness and interest in others
Imitates familiar play routine
Takes turns when cued
Attempts to imitate adults previous actions during play
Suggests new and different steps; responds to adult's suggestions with another idea
Uses greetings and farewells
Uses appropriate eye contact with others
Recognizes the nonverbal language of others (e.g., tone of voice; facial expression, etc.)
Appropriately joins in a group
Appropriately uses nonverbal language (e.g., tone of voice; facial expression, etc.)
Feeding Skills
Uses open cup
Uses straw
Feeds self using spoon with some assistance
Feeds self using spoon independently
Chews a variety of textures (e.g., soft foods [bread; soft cookie] and chewy foods [e.g., meats, fruit leather])
No spillage out of mouth when drinking or eating
Takes appropriate size bites
Signs Of Tactile Dysfunction: Hypersensitivity To Touch (Tactile Defensiveness):
becomes fearful, anxious or aggressive with light or unexpected touch __ as an infant, did/does not like to be held or cuddled; may arch back, cry, and pull away
appears fearful of, or avoids standing in close proximity to other people or peers __ becomes frightened when touched from behind or by someone/something they cannot see
complains about having hair brushed; may be very picky about using a particular brush
avoids group situations for fear of the unexpected touch
resists friendly or affectionate touch from anyone besides parents or siblings
dislikes kisses, will "wipe off" place where kissed
prefers hugs
a raindrop, water from the shower, or wind blowing on the skin may feel like torture/avoidance
may overreact to minor cuts, scrapes, and or bug bites
avoids touching certain textures of material (blankets, rugs, stuffed animals)
refuses to wear new or stiff clothes, clothes with rough textures
avoids using hands for play
avoids/dislikes/aversive to "messy play"
will be distressed by dirty hands and want to wipe or wash them frequently
distressed by seams in socks and may refuse to wear them
distressed by clothes rubbing on skin; may want to wear shorts and short sleeves year round
or, may want to wear long sleeve shirts and long pants year round to avoid having skin exposed
distressed about tags in clothing, may ask to have removed
distressed about having face washed
distressed about having hair, toenails, or fingernails cut
resists brushing teeth and is extremely fearful of the dentist
is a picky eater, only eating certain tastes and textures; mixed textures tend to be avoided as well as hot or cold foods; resists trying new foods
may refuse to walk barefoot on grass or sand
may walk on toes only
Hyposensitivity To Touch (Under-Responsive):
may crave touch, needs to touch everything and everyone
is not aware of being touched/bumped unless done with extreme force or intensityOption 2
is not bothered by injuries, like cuts and bruises, and shows no distress with shots (may even say they love getting shots!)
may not be aware that hands or face are dirty or feel his/her nose running
may be self-abusive; pinching, biting, or banging his own head
mouths objects excessively
frequently hurts other children or pets while playing
repeatedly touches surfaces or objects that are soothing (i.e., blanket)
seeks out surfaces and textures that provide strong tactile feedback
thoroughly enjoys and seeks out messy play
craves vibrating or strong sensory input
has a preference and craving for excessively spicy, sweet, sour, or salty foods
Poor Tactile Perception And Discrimination:
has difficulty with fine motor tasks such as buttoning, zipping, and fastening clothes
may not be able to identify which part of their body was touched if they were not looking
may be a messy dresser; looks disheveled, does not notice pants are twisted, shirt is half untucked, shoes are untied, one pant leg is up and one is down, etc
has difficulty using scissors, crayons, or silverware
continues to mouth objects to explore them even after age two
has difficulty figuring out physical characteristics of objects; shape, size, texture, temperature, weight, etc.
may not be able to identify objects by feel, uses vision to help; such as, reaching into backpack or desk to retrieve an item
Vestibular Sense: The vestibular system is the sensory system that responds to motion or change of head position. The receptors for movement are located in the inner ear. They tell the brain what direction the head is moving, the speed of the movement and where we are in space. Signs Of Vestibular Dysfunction:
Hypersensitivity To Movement (Over-Responsive):
avoids/dislikes playground equipment; i.e., swings, ladders, slides, or merry-go-rounds
prefers sedentary tasks, moves slowly and cautiously, avoids taking risks __ avoids/dislikes elevators and escalators; may prefer sitting while they are on them or, actually get motion sickness from them
may appear terrified of falling even when there is no real risk of it
afraid of heights, even the height of a curb or step
fearful of feet leaving the ground
fearful of going up or down stairs or walking on uneven surfaces
afraid of being tipped upside down, sideways or backwards; will strongly resist getting hair washed over the sink
startles if someone else moves them; i.e., pushing his/her chair closer to the table
as an infant, may never have liked baby swings or jumpers
may be fearful of, and have difficulty riding a bike, jumping, hopping, or balancing on one foot (especially if eyes are closed)
may have disliked being placed on stomach as an infant
loses balance easily and may appear clumsy
avoids rapid or rotating movements
Hyposensitivity To Movement (Under-Responsive):
in constant motion, can't seem to sit still
craves fast, spinning, and/or intense movement experiences
loves being tossed in the air
could spin for hours and never appear to be dizzy
loves the fast, intense, and/or ‘scary’ rides at amusement parks
always jumping on furniture, trampolines, spinning in a swivel chair, or getting into upside down positions
loves to swing as high as possible and for long periods of time
is a "thrill-seeker"; dangerous at times
always running, jumping, hopping etc. instead of walking
rocks body, shakes leg, or head while sitting
Poor Muscle Tone And/Or Coordination:
"floppy" body
frequently slumps, lies down, and/or leans head on hand or arm while working at his/her desk
difficulty simultaneously lifting head, arms, and legs off the floor while lying on stomach ("superman" position)
often sits in a "W sit" position on the floor
fatigues easily!
compensates for "looseness" by grasping objects tightly
difficulty turning door knobs, handles, opening and closing items
difficulty catching him/her self if falling
difficulty getting dressed and doing fasteners, zippers, and buttons __ may have never crawled or limited period of time when did crawl as an baby __ has poor body awareness; bumps into things, knocks things over, trips, and/or appears clumsy
poor gross motor skills; jumping, catching a ball, jumping jacks, climbing a ladder etc.
poor fine motor skills; difficulty using "tools", such as pencils, silverware, combs, scissors etc.
may appear ambidextrous, frequently switching hands for coloring, cutting, writing etc.; does not have an established hand preference/dominance by 4 or 5 years old __ seems to be unsure about how to move body during movement, for example, stepping over something
Proprioceptive Sense: input from the muscles and joints about body position, weight, pressure, stretch,movement, and changes in position in space. Signs Of Proprioceptive Dysfunction:
Sensory Seeking Behaviors:
seeks out jumping, bumping, and crashing activities
stomps feet when walking
kicks his/her feet on floor or chair while sitting at desk/table
loves to be tightly wrapped in many or weighted blankets, especially at bedtime
prefers clothes (and belts, hoods, shoelaces) to be as tight as possible __ loves/seeks out "squishing" activities, enjoys bear hugs
excessive banging on/with toys and objects
loves "rough-housing" and tackling/wrestling games
frequently falls on floor intentionally
would jump on a trampoline for hours on end
grinds his/her teeth throughout the day
loves pushing/pulling/dragging objects
loves jumping off furniture or from high places
frequently hits, bumps or pushes other children
chews on pens, straws, shirt sleeves etc.
Difficulty With "Grading Of Movement":
difficulty regulating pressure when writing/drawing; may be too light to see or so hard the tip of writing utensil breaks
written work is messy and he/she often rips the paper when erasing
always seems to be breaking objects and toys
misjudges the weight of an object, such as a glass of juice, picking it up with too much force sending it flying or spilling, or with too little force and complaining about objects being too heavy
may not understand the idea of "heavy" or "light"; would not be able to hold two objects and tell you which weighs more
seems to do everything with too much force; i.e., walking, slamming doors, pressing things too hard, slamming objects down
plays with animals with too much force, often hurting them
Signs Of Auditory Dysfunction: (no diagnosed hearing problem)
Hypersensitivity To Sounds (Auditory Defensiveness):
distracted by sounds not normally noticed by others; i.e., humming of lights or refrigerators, fans, heaters,or clocks ticking
fearful of the sound of a flushing toilet (especially in public bathrooms), vacuum, hairdryer, squeaky shoes,or a dog barking
started with or distracted by loud or unexpected sounds
bothered/distracted by background environmental sounds; i.e., lawn mowing or outside construction
frequently asks people to be quiet; i.e., stop making noise, talking, or singing __ runs away, cries, and/or covers ears with loud or unexpected sounds __ may refuse to go to movie theaters, parades, skating rinks, musical concerts, firework show etc.
Hyposensitivity To Sounds (Under-Registers):
often does not respond to verbal cues or to name being called
appears to "make noise for noise's sake"
loves excessively loud music or TV
seems to have difficulty understanding or remembering what was said
appears oblivious to certain sounds
appears confused about where a sound is coming from
talks self through a task, often out loud
needs directions repeated often, or will say, "What?" frequently
Signs Of Oral Input Dysfunction: Hypersensitivity To Oral Input (Oral Defensiveness):
picky eater, often with extreme food preferences; i.e., limited repertoire of foods, picky about brands, resistive to trying new foods or restaurants, and may not eat at other people's houses)
may only eat "soft" or pureed foods past 24 months of age
may gag with textured foods
has difficulty with sucking, chewing, and swallowing; may choke or have a fear of choking
resists/refuses/extremely fearful of going to the dentist or having dental work done
may only eat hot or cold foods
may complain foods are ‘too hot’ that are at room temperature
dislikes or complains about toothpaste and mouthwash
avoids seasoned, spicy, sweet, sour or salty foods; prefers bland foods
Hyposensitivity To Oral Input (Under-Registers)
may lick, taste, or chew on inedible objects
prefers foods with intense flavor; i.e., excessively spicy, sweet, sour, or salty
excessive drooling past the teething stage
frequently chews on hair, shirt, or fingers
constantly putting objects in mouth past the toddler years
acts as if all foods taste the same
can never get enough condiments or seasonings on his/her food
loves vibrating toothbrushes and even trips to the dentist
Signs Of Olfactory Dysfunction (Smells): Hypersensitivity To Smells (Over-Responsive):
reacts negatively to, or dislikes smells which do not usually bother, or get noticed, by other people
tells other people (or talks about) how bad or funny they smell
refuses to eat certain foods because of their smell
offended and/or nauseated by bathroom odors or personal hygiene smells
bothered/irritated by smell of perfume or cologne
bothered by household or cooking smells
Hyposensitivity To Smells (Under-Responsive):
has difficulty discriminating unpleasant odors
may drink or eat things that are poisonous because they do not notice the noxious smell
unable to identify smells from scratch 'n sniff stickers
does not notice odors that others usually complain about
fails to notice or ignores unpleasant odors
makes excessive use of smelling when introduced to objects, people, or places
Signs Of Visual Input Dysfunction (No Diagnosed Visual Deficit): Hypersensitivity To Visual Input (Over-Responsiveness):
sensitive to bright lights; will squint, cover eyes, cry and/or get headaches from the light
has difficulty keeping eyes focused on task/activity he/she is working on for an appropriate amount of time
easily distracted by other visual stimuli in the room; i.e., movement, decorations, toys, windows, doorways etc.
has difficulty in bright colorful rooms or a dimly lit room
rubs his/her eyes, has watery eyes or gets headaches after reading or watching TV
avoids eye contact
Hyposensitivity To Visual Input:
has difficulty telling the difference between similar printed letters or figures; i.e., p & q, b & d, + and x, or square and rectangle
has a hard time seeing the "big picture"; i.e., focuses on the details or patterns within the picture
has difficulty locating items among other items; i.e., papers on a desk, clothes in a drawer, items on a grocery shelf, or toys in a bin/toy box
often loses place when copying from a book or the chalkboard
difficulty controlling eye movement to track and follow moving objects
has difficulty telling the difference between different colors, shapes, and sizes
often loses his/her place while reading or doing math problems
makes reversals in words or letters when copying, or reads words backwards; i.e., "was" for "saw" and "no" for "on" after first grade
complains about "seeing double"
difficulty finding differences in pictures, words, symbols, or objects
difficulty with consistent spacing and size of letters during writing and/or lining up numbers in math problems
difficulty with jigsaw puzzles, copying shapes, and/or cutting/tracing along a line
tends to write at a slant (up or down hill) on a page
confuses left and right
fatigues easily with schoolwork
difficulty judging spatial relationships in the environment; i.e., bumps into objects/people or missteps on curbs and stairs
Auditory-Language Processing Dysfunction:
unable to locate the source of a sound
difficulty identifying people's voices
difficulty discriminating between sounds/words; i.e., "dare" and "dear"
difficulty filtering out other sounds while trying to pay attention to one person talking
bothered by loud, sudden, metallic, or high-pitched sounds
difficulty attending to, understanding, and remembering what is said or read; often asks for directions to be repeated and may only be able to understand or follow two sequential directions at a time
looks at others to/for reassurance before answering
difficulty putting ideas into words (written or verbal)
often talks out of turn or "off topic"
if not understood, has difficulty re-phrasing; may get frustrated, angry, and give up
difficulty reading, especially out loud (may also be dyslexic)
difficulty articulating and speaking clearly
ability to speak often improves after intense movement
Emotional Response, Play, And Self-Regulation Dysfunction: Emotional:
difficulty accepting changes in routine (to the point of tantrums)
gets easily frustrated
often impulsive
functions best in small group or individually
variable and quickly changing moods; prone to outbursts and tantrums
prefers to play on the outside, away from groups, or just be an observer
avoids eye contact
difficulty appropriately making needs known
Play:
difficulty with imitative play (over 10 months)
wanders aimlessly without purposeful play or exploration (over 15 months)
needs adult guidance to play, difficulty playing independently (over 18 months)
participates in repetitive play for hours; i.e., lining up toys, cars, blocks, watching one movie over and over etc.
Self-Regulation:
excessive irritability, fussiness or colic as an infant
can't calm or soothe self through pacifier, comfort object, or caregiver
can't go from sleeping to awake without distress
requires excessive help from caregiver to fall asleep; i.e., rubbing back or head, rocking, long walks, or car rides
Internal Regulation (The Interoceptive Sense):
severe/several mood swings throughout the day (angry to happy in short periods of time, perhaps without visible cause)
unpredictable state of arousal or inability to control arousal level (hyper to lethargic, quickly, vacillating between the two; over-stimulated to under-stimulated, within hours or days, depending on activity andsetting, etc.)
frequent constipation or diarrhea, or mixed during the same day or over a few days
difficulty with potty training; does not seem to know when he/she has to go (i.e., cannot feel the necessary sensation that bowel or bladder are full
unable to regulate hunger; eats all the time, won't eat at all, unable to feel full/hungry
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