From movement and exploration in infancy, to sensory play as toddlers, to imaginary play as school age children, therapeutic support through natural play and adventure.

Community Class

For babies 6 weeks to rolling. Explore aspects of parent/caregiver bonding, vestibular system development, visual and auditory stimulation through gentle play and song, developmental patterns leading to sitting, and variations on tummy time that promote an integrated foundation for your child's brain function. This class will be unmaskedfor adults and babies. 

When: Fridays from 1-2 pm

1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 

Where: Play Hollow 40 Front St Ballston Spa NY

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Service Offerings

Ask Me Anything: Movement and Play  --> $39 - 20 minute phone conversation
Are you curious or concerned about your child’s development as it relates to movement and play? In this 20 minute phone session, you can speak with a pediatric occupational therapist to better understand your child’s current developmental stage and how to best support his or her interests and needs through natural play. Amber will answer any questions you may have and guide you in the next steps to take with your child. Use the "Work With Me" button above to schedule this service. 

Tearful Tummy Time --> $59 - 30 min one time session
Tummy time is one of the most important foundations that your little one build’s their development on for future participation in structured and unstructured environments. But tummy time doesn’t always come naturally to parent and child and there can be underlying factors that make this crucial developmental piece intimidating or tearful for your little one and you. Amber can provide you with easy to implement positioning and play concepts that dry those tears away as you and your little one are on your way to a world of happy play. Use the "Work With Me" button above to schedule this service. 

Developmental Movement and Natural Play: 1st Year Quarterly Tracking --> $599 - 4 live sessions + monthly consults
A child's first year is full of play and new experiences. As you journey alongside your little one, you may be wondering what does natural play and development look like? This package provides you with empowering knowledge as you play alongside your child in the most important year of their development. Included in this package is 4 live sessions with Amber at the 6 week, 4 month, 8 month and 12 month mark of your child’s life in their natural environment. This package also includes a monthly e-mail/phone consult with Amber throughout the year to troubleshoot and answer questions in the areas of motor development, cognition, and natural play. Use the "Work With Me" button above to schedule this service. 

Comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten Screening --> $79 - 45 minute screening 
This is a 45 minute comprehensive screening that consists of a live (in person or virtual) session to determine if your child has any underlying factors or deficits that would impact their learning capabilities or create obstacles in the academic setting. This screening is not solely intended to quantify what your child knows but rather to assess developmental components that provide a solid foundation for optimal learning, including whole body integration, strength and balance, motor planning and coordination, visual skills, fine motor and in-hand manipulation skills, cognitive perceptual skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, social emotional responses, direction following (cognitive and auditory), and writing and readiness. Amber will assess your child's strengths and provide you with a recommended plan of tools and strategies that will encourage development towards a confident and self-assured child. This screening is for children preparing to enter kindergarten. Use the "Work With Me" button above to schedule this service. 

Play is the Work of the Child: Initial Assessment  --> $199 - Live session
This one hour session consists of a live (in person or virtual) session to get to know you and your child and learn about development in your natural environments and any concerns you may have. Amber will assess your child's strengths and provide you with a recommended plan of natural materials, tools, and strategies that will encourage play and development towards a confident and self-assured child. This is for infants through preschool age children. Use the "Work With Me" button above to schedule this service. 

Natural Play Occupational Therapy Services --> $75 - 30 minute session (prompt pay and multiple session purchase discounts available)
Following either an Initial Assessment or formal Occupational Therapy Evaluation, these services are available to those who want a tailored program for their child with collective goals for the family. Session times and frequency are based upon multiple factors including the nature of the child's needs, child’s readiness for therapy intervention, and family/therapist schedule. Amber is currently private pay only but will provide a superbill with guidance on how to approach insurance to cover these services (coverage is not guaranteed). Use the "Work With Me" button above to schedule this service. 

Babywearing Consultation --> $49 - 45 minute one time virtual session

Have a carrier that you're unsure how to use or your baby just doesn't seem to be content in? Book a one-on-one private consultation with a certified babywearing educator. One-on-one consultations are also strongly encouraged if you are having multiples, if your baby was born early, or if you baby experienced complications at birth. Babywearing consultations are also recommended if your baby has special needs or if you as the caregiver and babywearer have special needs that only a certified babywearing educator can guide you with. Use the "Work With Me" button above to schedule this service. 

Cloth Diapering Consultation --> $49 - 45 minute one time virtual session

Starting cloth diapering and already have a stash going? Need help with knowing where to fill in and what other necessities you might need to ensure things run smoothly? Need help with setting up a wash routine? Are you already cloth diapering and you've hit some roadblocks? Schedule a cloth diapering consultation and get individualized help. Use the "Work With Me" button above to schedule this service.