Shine Therapies for Kids

What is OT? Pediatric occupational therapy specializes in helping children develop and enhance skills needed for their daily life. This includes so many things!! Let's learn more... OT Treats: -Fine Motor skills -Handwriting skills -Developmental Milestones -Retained Reflexes -Visual Motor Integration -Sensory Processing Difficulties -Social Emotional challenges -Daily Living Skills (eating/dressing) -And More! Specific Concerns: -Difficulty manipulating small toys, food items, or utensils. -Not meeting developmental milestones (rolling, crawling, etc) -Limited play skills -Easily overwhelmed -Frequent tantrums or meltdowns -Avoiding certain activities such as playground -Poor attention span -Doesn't tolerate clothing, shoes, or outerwear. -Picky eating -Low muscle tone/weakness -Poor coordination -Difficulty with school type tasks -Sensory avoidance (hesitant to explore or try new things) -Sensory seeking (crashing, jumping, constant motion). -And more! Hi! My name is Kara Johnson, and I am a registered Occupational Therapist right here in Fergus Falls. I could not be more excited for the opportunity to serve our beautiful community in this new way! I have been blessed to have spent my entire 18-year career working in the world of pediatric therapy in a variety of settings from private practice, outpatient therapy, early intervention, and the schools. I absolutely love the work that I get to do with children, and I am eager to supports kids and families in this new way! I have received specialized training in reflex integration, sensory processing, fine motor, Kinesio-taping, SOS feeding, Mindfulness, self-regulation, development, and more. My background and experiences have provided me with a foundation to meet a variety of needs and truly make a difference on an individual basis.