Rhythm Works Intergrative Dance (RWID)
Rhythm Works Integrative Dance is a clinically based hip hop dance program that utilizes sensory processing, kinesiology, and behavioral analysis as a foundation to build customizable classes for the students. “The purpose of such a comprehensive program is to provide our certified teachers with the tools and education necessary to effectively make a difference in their student’s lives,” said Tricia Gomez, Global Director of Rhythm Works Integrative Dance. “Emerging research is showing that movement, music, and rhythm, when combined, light up the brain in ways that create new neuropathways. Dance is a powerful modality that offers an opportunity to build social, emotional, cognitive, and motor skills. Plus it’s tons of fun!”
Move Play Grow Occupational Therapy runs group sessions of Rhythm Works Integrative Dance by our own certified instructor and Occupational Therapist Natalie. RWID is a specific dance class for children with special needs. It is a great program which takes a sensory integration approach. RWID is good for all areas of development, particularly gross motor skills (balance, coordination, body awareness, motor planning, strength, flexibility and body control), fine motor skills, social skills, cognitive skills (memory and recall, focus and concentration) and expressive and receptive language skills. All children are welcome to come and enjoy this weekly class.
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Website: https://rhythmworksid.com/
Social Skills Group
Move Play Grow Occupational Therapy runs social skills groups which are designed to teach group members how to work together to achieve a common goal (e.g. completing a set activity, engaging in a game). The group sessions help children develop social skills and takes a specific focus on greeting and conversational skills, joining in play, turn-taking, respecting personal space, problem solving skills, developing and maintaining friendships. Group members are matched based on the level of support they require and contain up to 4 children in each group session.