I have been bringing my son to Emerge for the past four years (since he was 2). When we first came he had no speech and his sensory processing and motor planning issues were debilitating. From the time we began with Emerge, we have experienced a supportive environment and caring, competent professionals who have given my son more than I can explain. Through their help, support and caring therapies, I have watched my son emerge - much like a butterfly from a cocoon - from a child whose tests indicated at best a dismal future, to a little boy who is amazing. He now tells incredibly involved stories, reads (since pre-K) now on a second grade level, swims the length of the pool (mostly underwater), plays soccer (getting him to kick the ball in the right direction is a bit of an issue!), runs and plays with the dogs, rides his bike and is amazing on the computer. He loves to see how things work and has an incredible memory. All of this and so much more is possible due to the incredible help he has received from the amazing therapists at Emerge. My son is a poster child for early intervention!
My child has graduated the occupational therapy program and is now functioning in all areas just like any other child- socially and academically. My child loves to draw, cut, and glue; to ride the bicycle, run, and jump; to initiate and participate in games; and enjoy the smells and sounds of a beautiful spring day. The therapist has proved to me that occupational therapy is scientific and generates excellent results if practiced professionally and systematically. I have no words to describe my thanks to Emerge. You gave my child the skills to be a happy child. Thanks a lot!!!
I have seen a huge difference in my child since he started OT at Emerge. He has been receiving therapy for 7 years. He has been able to feel so much more comfortable in his own body. His confidence is greatly improved. He has much more ability to do physical activity. His balance has improved exponentially. His muscle tone has improved as well as his motor planning. He is able to integrate sensory information much more appropriately My experience as a parent at Emerge has been overwhelmingly positive. Bonnie and her team have uncovered many nuances that I /we have been able to improve or eradicate with additional therapy on targeted work.
My parenting has been impacted by Emerge because I now know what is an area of strength or struggle for my son in the sensory integration arena. My son and I are so fortunate to have found Emerge.
Four years ago I thought that occupational therapy is some kind of alternative method of healing equivalent to homeopathy. I had no idea how powerful this field is in strengthening physical and mental skills. Four years later I am thankful that I chose to invest my time and money in providing my child with occupational therapy.
When we came to Emerge the first time, Bonnie said “We will give your daughter back to you.” Slowly, but surely we are getting her back. Today our daughter enjoys most of everything like a normal child. She not only enjoys swinging, hiking, climbing, but actually enjoys doing them with her sister. All the people at Emerge, the staff and therapist are family. They are present for every milestone and celebrate it with the same gusto that we do. Thank you Emerge for being there for us in good times and bad.
The effect of Emerge’s methodological therapy has changed my child from being insecure, quiet, and uncoordinated, to a social, communicative, self-assured child. Occupational therapy is based on the idea that the person’s actions and reactions derive from brain messages and, if, from any reason, the brain is not processing or over-processing stimulation, the child under or over-reacts. During therapy, the therapist was always sensitive to my child’s reactions, and could tell which part of the body needs more work in order to help the brain process the information correctly. The effect of therapy was not immediate. It took a few months to see a change in my child’s behavior, but this change was in all areas- social, learning, attention, motor, self-confidence, and more. The therapist was always prompt on changing the goals when they were achieved, and targeting new areas. Her recommendations for teachers helped to generalize learned skills in other environments.