About Us
A Safe and Friendly Environment for Your Child
Tender Touch Occupational Therapy, P.A. is a full pediatric occupational therapy service specializing in sensory integration, Wilbarger therapeutic protocol “brushing”, Handwriting with the Handwriting Without Tears program, self-regulation training and therapeutic listening. We provide pediatric occupational therapy services to children from birth to 21 years of age. At Tender touch, occupational therapy is provided in a fun, safe and supportive environment where your child can develop the skills they need to be successful in school and in their home.
An individual occupational therapy evaluation is performed for each child. At Tender Touch we believe that a complete evaluation and comprehensive goals ensure appropriate treatment. Based on the evaluation, a recommendation for occupational therapy may be made. The report will be discussed and goals will be developed to meet each child’s needs. Each session will be individualized to address the child’s goals.
Offering Treatment of Multiple Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Sensory integration disorder
- Sensory processing disorder
- Self-regulation dysfunction
- Executive functioning difficulties
- Fine motor delays
- Gross motor delays
- Tactile defensiveness
- Sensory modulation disorders
- Visual motor dysfunction
- Handwriting difficulties
- Low muscle tone
- Developmental delays
- Hand-eye coordination
- Balance and coordination
- Social skills
- Body awareness
- Attention
- Feeding disorders
- Oral motor skills
- Neurological impairments
- Interpersonal skill development
All of the occupational therapists at Tender Touch are certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association and are licensed by the State of New Jersey. Therapy programs are designed individually for each student and monitored for progress. Parents are encouraged to conference with the therapists about their child’s progress. Activities and recommendations are provided to be incorporated into a home program.
How Therapy Works
At Tender Touch, your child will be guided through activities that challenge his or her ability to respond appropriately to sensory input by making a successful, organized response. Activities will provide vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile stimulation and are designed to meet your child’s developmental needs. Emphasis is placed on autonomic sensory responses in the course of a goal- directed activity.
What to Expect in Therapy
When therapy is successful, your child will automatically process complex sensory information in a more effective manner. Very often, parents report that their child seems to be better put together, more self-assured and better organized.
Getting Started
If you are interested in an evaluation for your child, call our office at 732-335-4030 to schedule an appointment. Our office staff will be happy to describe our services and answer any questions you have about our program.
Once you have scheduled an appointment, please fill out our patient information form. You can fax or e-mail this form to us prior to your child’s first appointment.
We are currently an in-network provider with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, United HealthCare and Qualcare. Our office staff will take care of the insurance claim submissions for you as well as the authorization. If you are using your out-of-network benefits, we will also submit your claims for you.
Office Information
We currently accept the following insurance:
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Healthcare
- Qualcare
Tender Touch has a large sensory room with suspended equipment and a large swing. We have 3 private evaluation/therapy rooms. We also offer a large, comfortable, wait room for parents/siblings.
