St Gerard's International - Therapy Services
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is the therapeutic use of self-care, work and play activities to increase a child's ability to be independent, enhance development and prevent disability; this may include the adaptation of a task or the environment to achieve maximum independence and to enhance the quality of life. The term occupation, as used in occupational therapy, refers to the "occupations" or activities that fill daily life. These activities are the basis for evaluating, specifying and treating problems interfering with functional performance.
Speech Therapy
Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) helps the child realize his or her maximum communicative ability. The Speech Language Therapist assesses the child's communicative ability and then prioritizes the intervention goals that best meet the child's needs. Intervention can begin with the child in an individual session, in a group setting or in consultation with the staff or parents.
Music Therapy
Music Therapy involves the creative use of music in establishing an interaction and a shared musical experience with the child.
The therapist works on individually set therapeutic goals during the weekly half-hour sessions, during which the children are seen either individually or in small groups of 2 - 4 children. Goals include increasing eye contact and on-seat behaviour, and encouraging vocalisation, decision-making, turn-taking skills, and initiation. Improvisation plays a key role in music therapy, where children are given opportunities to improvise on a wide variety of percussion instruments.
Art Therapy
Art Therapy is a method of psychotherapy where children can express their feelings when they are in confusing time. The focus is communicating their emotions through art such as drawing, painting, clay or markers. This method of therapy is used for all types of children, at all ages. Art Therapy has also proved useful for children with all types of learning disabilities.
We are looking into the possibility of getting external art therapists to conduct polymer clay and creative arts lessons at St Gerard's.
Occupational Therapy is the therapeutic use of self-care, work and play activities to increase a child's ability to be independent, enhance development and prevent disability; this may include the adaptation of a task or the environment to achieve maximum independence and to enhance the quality of life. The term occupation, as used in occupational therapy, refers to the "occupations" or activities that fill daily life. These activities are the basis for evaluating, specifying and treating problems interfering with functional performance.
Speech Therapy
Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) helps the child realize his or her maximum communicative ability. The Speech Language Therapist assesses the child's communicative ability and then prioritizes the intervention goals that best meet the child's needs. Intervention can begin with the child in an individual session, in a group setting or in consultation with the staff or parents.
Music Therapy
Music Therapy involves the creative use of music in establishing an interaction and a shared musical experience with the child.
The therapist works on individually set therapeutic goals during the weekly half-hour sessions, during which the children are seen either individually or in small groups of 2 - 4 children. Goals include increasing eye contact and on-seat behaviour, and encouraging vocalisation, decision-making, turn-taking skills, and initiation. Improvisation plays a key role in music therapy, where children are given opportunities to improvise on a wide variety of percussion instruments.
Art Therapy
Art Therapy is a method of psychotherapy where children can express their feelings when they are in confusing time. The focus is communicating their emotions through art such as drawing, painting, clay or markers. This method of therapy is used for all types of children, at all ages. Art Therapy has also proved useful for children with all types of learning disabilities.
We are looking into the possibility of getting external art therapists to conduct polymer clay and creative arts lessons at St Gerard's.
