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Task Specific Electrical Stimulation - TASES
TASES is a gentle clinical tool that uses low-level electrical pulses to "prime" the nervous system. Unlike traditional stimulation, TASES is functional—we use it while your child is actively playing, reaching, or walking.
How it Works:
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The Booster: For children with neuro-disabilities, the brain's signal to a muscle can be weak. TASES acts as a "booster" to help that muscle fire at the exact right moment.
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The Placement: Small electrodes are placed over target muscles (e.g., the legs for walking or the trunk for sitting upright).
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The "Task": We apply the pulse only during a specific goal, like clearing a step or reaching for a toy.
The Benefits:
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Neuroplasticity: Repeating the correct movement helps the brain "rewire" and eventually take over without the machine.
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Better Alignment: It physically assists the body into a more stable, upright posture.
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Sensory Mapping: It helps the brain "feel" and locate muscles that are usually hard to activate.
CO-OP
(Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance )
Approach
The CO-OP Approach is a "thinking" strategy that helps children master physical tasks by becoming their own problem-solvers. Instead of just following instructions, your child learns to "coach" themselves through a challenge.
How it works:
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Goal: The child picks a task (e.g., catching a ball, climbing stairs, or riding a bike).
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Plan: We brainstorm a strategy together.
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Do: The child tries the plan in real-time.
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Check: We look at the result. If it didn't work, we "fix the plan" and try again.
Why it’s different: In traditional therapy, the clinician provides the solution. In CO-OP, we use Guided Discovery. I ask questions that lead your child to find their own movement solutions. This builds higher levels of independence, confidence, and long-term skill retention.