About the Occupational therapist
Charlene Wright
Licenced Occupational Therapist in
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Contact Her,
By Email: Effective.Strategies@shaw.ca
or
Phone: 403 277 8508 Fax: 403 277 8502
What others have said:
Thanks for all your help. When you recognized his engine running high on Monday in such a calm, knowledgeable manner, it was the first time anyone has ever recognized it for what it is. I feel like we're finally understanding him and we're so grateful for all the ideas and therapy support you're providing :)
Lori-Ann (mother of an eight year old boy)
“After much searching we finally found an OT that can apply her
knowledge to suit the individual child, instead of a one size
fits all approach. She has a wealth of knowledge and for the
first time in 3 years our son has started to make some major improvements in all areas. She is the only OT that has really
shown insight into our child”. (Jill, mother of a 6 year old boy
with severe sensory defensiveness and mild movement
sensitivity).
"I finally feel like I understand exactly what my sons needs are and how we can work on those specific areas to help him." (Cathy, mother of a bright, 7 year old boy struggling with handwriting.)
"I am so thankful. You are a wealth of information. You are so well prepared. I am learning a lot." (Nancy, preschool teacher).
"She gave me my daughter back again" (Lisa, parent of 3.5 year old with autism).
"Charlene was willing to work with my daughter when most people said they did not know enough about the diagnosis. It was a huge relief when she explained how allergies and visual skills affected coordination." (Kathy, parent of child with developmental coordination disorder).
FAQs:
Charlene works with young people aged 2-25 and their families, teachers, aides, and job coaches. She has 10 years experience and has had success with over 60 people on the autistic spectrum.
More FAQs:
What is an O.T.?
Simply put, when you hire an Occupational Therapist you hire a health care professional who helps make sure your body is able to do what would normally occupy you. We help adapt the person, the occupation, and the environment to improve function in all areas of life: self-care, productivity, and leisure.
How are services accessed?
Most people access Specialized Services or aide support funding through an agency such as Family Supports for Children with a Disability (see links on "Pages" tab). Some pay through insurance benefits and others pay directly. Schools often access government grants initiative funding or program unit funding.
What are the most common diagnoses seen?
Autism, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Isodicentric 15, Neurofibromitosis, Attention Deficit Disorder, Non-verbal learning disorder, Complex behavioral disorders, Brain Injury, and Cerebral Palsy.
What framework is used?
Skills aquisition. Most activities you do daily require fine motor (small hand muscle movements) and visual motor (eye-hand coordination) skills. It is also necessary to be sure sensory issues do not interfere with activities that normally occupy you. Be calm and ready for life.
Where is therapy provided?
In your home, school, or workplace. In sensory rooms at schools. At the worksite of an older child or young adult.
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