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Occupational, Physical, Speech & Play Therapy for Kids & Teens
(864) 244-3476 • Fax (864) 244-3475
4501 Old Spartanburg Road, Suite 15 • Taylors, SC 29687
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday
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(864) 244-3476 • Fax (864) 244-3475
4501 Old Spartanburg Road, Suite 15 • Taylors, SC 29687
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday
CLICK FOR MAP AND DIRECTIONS
THE RED LEARNING ROOM – “BRAIN POWER ROOM”
Movement Learning
A chalk wall board allows for gross motor activities that are large and exaggerated. These exaggerated movement patterns facilitate the representations of forms and shapes in preparation for writing and school work activities. The mirror and chalk board allow for the exploration of self, body awareness and the progression from 3-D concepts to 2-D concepts on the board. Balls, sitting disks and bean bags are used to facilitate posture for writing and school-related activity performance.
Color and Texture
The color red creates a stimulating area that motivates, promotes alertness and enhances activity.
The Red Room is most often selected by sensory seeking individuals, though they may perform better in the Green Room. The facilitation of alertness with the red color is especially helpful with children who suffer from low muscle tone, fatigue or avoidant behaviors. By facilitating the child's muscle tone and alertness while performing challenging activities (such as the Interactive Metronome or written activities), the child's chance of achieving success is greatly improved.
Interactive Metronome
The Interactive Metronome (IM) is the only research-based technology program that uses interactive exercises and a patented auditory guidance system to measure and improve one's rhythm and timing. By improving this fundamental ability, the child learns to plan, sequence and process information more effectively. This, in turn, positively impacts a wide range of cognitive, coordination and behavioral challenges. In the Red Room, the child must deal with greater visual distraction from the mirror and the color of the room.