About
Sensory Processing/Integration
"Sensory integration is the ability to organize sensory information for use... that enables man to interact effectively with the environment" (Ayers)
We constantly receive sensory information (vision, auditory, tactile etc.), and then the brain interprets it and turns it into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. When the information is not appropriately perceived or organized, it causes us movement, behavioral and functional difficulties. Please refer to Sings of SPD.
Steps For Starting
Occupational Therapy
Step 1
Step 2
Filling out Forms
Step 3
Evaluation
Our comprehensive evaluations begin with a parent interview to understand your child’s history, strengths, and areas of concern. We use a combination of standardized assessments, clinical observations, and parent-completed questionnaires to gain a full picture of your child’s developmental profile. This thorough process helps us identify the underlying causes of your child’s challenges and guides us in creating a personalized therapy plan tailored to their unique needs.
Step 4
Feedback and Report
A report will be sent to you
within 7-10 days after an evaluation.
Step 5
Start a Session
Occupational therapy will be provided at your home, your child’s school, a sensory gym and/or online.
What People Say
Approach/Therapeutic Treatments
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Sensory Processing/Integration
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Therapeutic Listening Program (Quickshifts)
Examples of Challenges/
Concerns
(include but not limited to)
🖍️ Fine Motor Skills
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Holding and using a pencil, spoon, or fork
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Writing and coloring
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Cutting/snipping with scissors
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Tying shoelaces
🤸 Gross Motor Skills
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Poor balance or frequent falls
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Difficulty jumping
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Trouble throwing and catching a ball
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Difficulty kicking a ball
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Trouble pumping a swing
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Difficulty pedaling a bicycle
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🧦 Self-Care and Daily Living Skills
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Challenges with dressing independently
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Sleep difficulties
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Limited food variety or eating challenges
🧠 Attention, Behavior, and Regulation
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Difficulty sitting still or maintaining attention
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Behavioral challenges in structured or group settings
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Difficulty transitioning between tasks or routines
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Sensory-seeking behaviors (e.g., constant touching, crashing into people or objects)
Insurance
Therapy services at Root Occupational Therapy Services are not covered by Japanese National Health Insurance.
If you have international health insurance, we recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm whether occupational therapy services are eligible for reimbursement. We are happy to provide detailed invoices or documentation upon request to support your claim process.