Alyssa Gold, OTR/L
individualized occupational therapy services
provided to meet each child's needs.
New York City. Hamptons. Westchester.
Does your child struggle with...
Sensory Integration
The process by which information is received through the senses, organized and used to participate in every day activities
Fine Motor Skills
The strength and coordination of the small muscles of the hands and fingers
Handwriting
Formation of letters and efficient pencil grasp
Visual Perceptual Skills
The ability to organize and interpret the information that is seen and give it meaning
Visual Motor Skills
The ability to control hand movements guided by vision (cutting)
Bilateral Coordination
Using both sides of the body together in a controlled, organized manner
Upper Body Strength & Postural Control
Maintaining shoulder, arm and hand strength to control the body's positioning
Self-Help Skills
Skills a child needs to look after themselves independently. Includes dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, feeding and bathing.
Play Skills
Helps to build coordination and strength as well as creativity and social skills. Helps to develop emotional well being and increase a child's ability to explore, problem solve and create.
Attention
Ability to focus
Executive Functioning
A child's coordinated ability to plan, initiate, organize, connect information, transition, shift mindsets, set goals, prioritize, remember, and self-monitor.
Pre- Vocational/ Vocational skills
Skills children need to enter the workforce and maintain a job.
Services provided...
Evaluations
Every child will have an evaluation before they will be seen for occupational therapy services. This includes testing, observation and assessments. You will receive a formal recommendation of an individualized treatment plan.
Individualized therapy
Your child will receive individualized therapy based off their goals provided in the formal evaluation. This includes the session, homework as well as specific strategies for families to use to help support your child.
Handwriting groups
5 week program to get your kids ready for school. Groups of 2-3 students using a multi-sensory approach to handwriting.
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*Will be grouped with kids at a similar age and based off availability.*
In-Service Trainings for Educators
Will provide educators with strategies and tools to use in the classroom. Variety of approaches to help learners with sensory regulation, fine motor skill, handwriting and more.
About Me
My name is Alyssa Gold and I am a pediatric occupational therapist that has been working in the field since 2013!
I have worked in a variety of different settings such as sensory gyms, preschools, private schools, in home therapy, nursing homes and rehab facilities. I work with kids with a variety of diagnosis including ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delays, Sensory Processing Disorders, Down Syndrome, genetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities. I use the Listening Program, Sensory Integration, Handwriting Without Tears, Keyboarding Without Tears along with other treatment modalities.
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My approach to occupational therapy is looking at the child as a whole and determining their underlying difficulties. Using a multi- sensory approach, I individualize therapy to meet each child’s needs. I work closely with your child’s team including teachers, therapists and other outside providers. Parents and families play a key role in therapy to support the child outside of therapy sessions to meet their goals. I empower kids to reach their full potential and make therapy fun and engaging!
Testimonials
Alyssa was such a joy to work with! She helped my son improve his fine motor skills greatly, and he was always so excited to see her. Would definitely recommend!
Linda M, parent
Alyssa was great to collaborate with. She worked with one of my students and provided me with strategies on how to best support him in the classroom using a sensory diet. Ever since Alyssa started working with my student, he has made great strides in the classroom and we have seen improvement in his regulation and ability to complete schoolwork.
Caryn G, Public School Social Worker
Definitely work with Alyssa! She has been by my side to help with numerous concerns regarding milestones in the last 12 months. She always comes up with the best strategies and advice to ensure my daughter improves. She is personabable and is always there to answer any question I have. I could not reccommend her more!