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Misericordia Univeristy to hold occupational therapy sensory play group

DALLAS &#8212; The department of occupational therapy at Misericordia University is offering occupational therapy sensory motor play-based group sessions for children ages three to six on campus. The free, 12-week program is designed to improve social interactions and &#64257;ne and gross motor skills for children.The one-hour program has sessions from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. begining Thursday, Jan. 28, and runs through Friday, April 8, on the second &#64258;oor of John J. Passan Hall, 100 Lake St., Dallas Borough, which houses the College of Health Sciences at Misericordia.A licensed occupational therapist and a graduate student in the 5 1/2 year master of science degree program will do individual family evaluations. Parents can schedule individualized sessions for their children with Jennifer Dessoye, O.T.D., O.T.R./L., assistant professor of occupational therapy at Misericordia so their children can meet personal goals. The 30-minute sessions are held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday during the 12-week program.Space is limited for the group and individualized sessions so registration is required. Contact Orley Templeton, O.T.D., O.T.R./L., assistant professor of occupational therapy and coordinator of the pediatric certi&#64257;cate program, at otemplet@misericordia.edu or call 570-674-8154.For more information call 570-674-6400 or log on to www.misericordia.edu/ot.

Occupational therapy sessions at Misericordia