Linda Nolan has worked with the pediatric population since 1978. Her work has taken her from psychiatric hospitals, to early intervention programs and school based settings. In 1984, Linda opened The Washington Developmental Center, an evaluation and treatment center focusing on children with sensory processing, self regulatory, developmental and behavioral issues. Washington Developmental Center became Kids Therapy Works in the mid 1996. As part of the evolutionary program, Ms. Nolan introduced Over the Rainbow day camp, which integrated drama, cooking, adaptive sports, music, speech and other interventions into the sensory integration therapy framework. Over The Rainbow Camp has been running on both large scale and small scale since 1985. Throughout the past, many of Kid’s Therapy patients are from adoptive homes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The occupational therapy process includes an OT evaluation before care starts. Here are the four steps your family can expect when starting occupational therapy:
Complete OT evaluation. An occupational therapist first identifies your strengths and needs through a thorough OT evaluation, also known as an OT assessment or screening. You’ll answer questions about you your skills, and you will most likely demonstrate these skills via hands-on activities with the therapist. Evaluations can last 30 minutes to a couple hours.
Approve OT plan. The therapist develops a care plan with individualized goals and customized interventions based on your needs. You can also share any specific goals or concerns before approving the OT plan.
Start therapy sessions. The therapist works directly with you, using various strategies and exercises to systematically improve areas of limitations and to build upon your strengths. If there are others part of your care team, the therapist may teach strategies for supporting your individualized needs at home and may recommend tools and techniques to use at home, in the community, or in the classroom to help you thrive.
Monitor your progress. You can expect ongoing progress monitoring and communication to ensure you're achieving your short and long-term goals.
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