Testimonials
"We searched for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for over a year to help our son with sensory integration challenges.
When our two-year old son was diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorders) we wanted to implement any and all
therapies that would be of benefit to him. Finally, we heard from our Speech-Language Pathologist of an OT who had moved
to Halifax with many years of sensory integration experience. We called her immediately and within two weeks we had a daily treatment plan in place for him. Jennifer was willing to work around our schedule to assess and treat our son as quickly as possible. She provided a clear cut daily treatment plan that was easy to implement. Our son loves his daily exercises!
He is able to complete his activities of daily living so much better after doing them. Jennifer made the therapy fun
and simple, yet very effective. She provided the missing piece of the puzzle for his therapy program."
-- Mother of a child with ASD
When our two-year old son was diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorders) we wanted to implement any and all
therapies that would be of benefit to him. Finally, we heard from our Speech-Language Pathologist of an OT who had moved
to Halifax with many years of sensory integration experience. We called her immediately and within two weeks we had a daily treatment plan in place for him. Jennifer was willing to work around our schedule to assess and treat our son as quickly as possible. She provided a clear cut daily treatment plan that was easy to implement. Our son loves his daily exercises!
He is able to complete his activities of daily living so much better after doing them. Jennifer made the therapy fun
and simple, yet very effective. She provided the missing piece of the puzzle for his therapy program."
-- Mother of a child with ASD
"[My son] is doing [fantastically] with the sensory diet. We are easily completing 2 activities from each of the groups and it
is making such a positive difference in his day. He is much calmer and able to play functionally for longer periods of time. He
is able to engage in activities requiring concentration and is doing fantastic allowing peers to participate as well. The increased attention and focus have made a big difference when delivering therapy, as he is getting more from the therapies we are
providing. We do the sensory diet first thing when he comes in the morning and it sets us up to have a fun and positive day."
-- Mother
is making such a positive difference in his day. He is much calmer and able to play functionally for longer periods of time. He
is able to engage in activities requiring concentration and is doing fantastic allowing peers to participate as well. The increased attention and focus have made a big difference when delivering therapy, as he is getting more from the therapies we are
providing. We do the sensory diet first thing when he comes in the morning and it sets us up to have a fun and positive day."
-- Mother
"Working with New Abilities was the missing piece in our therapy for our son with ASD. Jennifer introduced us to the
concept of a sensory diet and it has worked wonders. We now use this at school and at home and it helps him to be
more focused, allowing him to sit and complete tasks for longer periods of time. Jennifer is now a valued member of
my son's therapy team and we will continue to work with her as he develops and new challenges arise."
-- Nicole & Kevin Ashley
concept of a sensory diet and it has worked wonders. We now use this at school and at home and it helps him to be
more focused, allowing him to sit and complete tasks for longer periods of time. Jennifer is now a valued member of
my son's therapy team and we will continue to work with her as he develops and new challenges arise."
-- Nicole & Kevin Ashley