Ability Tech

Occupational Therapy Services

(971) 678-6793

Our Mission

Collaborating with clients, both children and adults, to enable them to achieve their maximum level of independence, through assistive technology and occupational therapy principles, in all areas of their life including:

-      Work and Productive Activities

-      Activities of Daily Living (i.e. – Bathing, Toileting, etc)

-      Play or Leisure Activities 

Our Customers

-      Individuals – We’ve worked with both disabled and able-bodied persons to assist them with overcoming whatever challenges they have identified.  Whether you struggle with issues related to low-vision, congenital defects, spinal cord injury, etc., we can assist you with finding the solution that is right for you and/or your family.

-      Businesses – Do you have employees struggling with pain from repetitive stress injuries (i.e.- carpal tunnel syndrome, low-back pain, etc), then we can assist you by providing work-place evaluations.  If you have concerns about the potential for injuries in your workplace, please contact us for a consultation.

Who We Are

Geoff Sittler has been working in the information technology field since 1994.  With degrees in occupational therapy and information systems, he has a unique understanding of how to utilize technology to enable clients in achieving their greatest degree of autonomy.   

He is a licensed occupational therapist and has experience working in:

-      Schools and Early Intervention:  Working with clients age 0 to 21 in various settings including home, head start programs, special education and mainstream classrooms.  These clients deal with various challenges including Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADD/ADHD, developmental delays, etc.

-      Home Health and Skilled Nursing Facilities:  Working with clients facing various conditions including Traumatic Brain Injury, CVA (stroke), Alzheimer’s Disease, orthopedic/trauma surgeries, spinal cord injuries, etc.

 

Biofeedback/Neurofeedback

Geoff is BCIA certified in Neurofeedback, which is a form of Biofeedback where individuals adjust their brainwaves to address various conditions.  The BCIA is the internationally recognized organization providing certification to biofeedback practitioners.  For additional information, visit http://www.bcia.org. 

Geoff has worked with several clients using Biofeedback to assist them in independently managing self-regulation.  Biofeedback is defined as:

Biofeedback is a process that enables an individual to learn how to change physiological activity for the purposes of improving health and performance. Precise instruments measure physiological activity such as brainwaves, heart function, breathing, muscle activity, and skin temperature. These instruments rapidly and accurately "feed back" information to the user. The presentation of this information — often in conjunction with changes in thinking, emotions, and behavior — supports desired physiological changes. Over time, these changes can endure without continued use of an instrument.

    Approved May 18, 2008 by:
    Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB)
    Biofeedback Certification Institution of America (BCIA)
    International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR)

Through the use of Biofeedback, specifically heart rate coherence/variability, breath control and skin temperature, Geoff has been successful in facilitating the training of both children and adults to address various issues such as anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, etc.

 

Interactive Metronome

Geoff is a certified provider of the Interactive Metronome technology.  This technique has been clinically tested and proven to address multiple conditions.  For additional information, view the Interactive Metronome website. 

Several case studies have been documented that can also be downloaded here: 

 

Pediatrics:

 

Adults:

(Note: you will need to have Adobe Reader installed to view these documents.  It can be downloaded from Adobe.)

Pricing and Reimbursement

The initial evaluation varies depending on services requested.  Please contact us for pricing.  All additional sessions/consultations are charged at a $60/hour rate.  We work with insurance companies to manage all costs and are flexible with our billing for those facing financial difficulties. 

Contact Information

Please contact us with any questions

Telephone

       (971) 678-6793

 

Electronic mail

       admin@abilitytech.biz 
 

Portland, OR