Uniquely Me Children's Therapy is dedicated to providing excellent Occupational Therapy services to children and their families in and around the Asheville area.
My goal is to provide results from your child's Occupational Therapy treatment with a family and child-centered approach.
Jennifer Dorris graduated with a masters degree in Occupational Therapy from Pacific University in 2001. She has a bachelors degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina. She is nationally certified as well as a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
When Does A Child Need Occupational Therapy?
The need for occupational therapy can result from a variety of things such as problems at birth, orthopedic injuries, or neurological impairments. You may notice your child having delays with age-appropriate tasks such as grabbing or picking up objects, visually tracking objects, buttoning his shirt, forming letters of his name, cutting with scissors, or following multiple step commands. You or a caregiver may notice sensory processing issues such as over-sensitivity or under-sensitivity to tastes, smells, sounds, or visual stimuli. When you observe these things, it is a good idea to contact an Occupational Therapist for an evaluation.
How Does the Occupational Therapy Process Work?
After an initial evaluation, the occupational therapist will create an individualized program of fun activities for your child to help them reach their goals. Home or school recommendations may be given during the course of treatment so that the child has consistency and support with his/her goals.
