Pediatric Therapy

Evaluation is Comprehensive

• Extensive background information is gathered before we see the child.

• Only necessary tests are administered, avoiding over-testing.

• We develop a complete profile of the child's strengths and weaknesses.

Parents are Team Members

• We listen to the parental concerns and goals so that we can work together.

• Parents learn methods to help their children in a Winning Combination.

• Home activities are demonstrated and written instructions are given at each session.

• Family time constraints and finances are considered.

Therapy is Goal Directed

• All therapy is one-to-one.

• Treatment starts at a level allowing immediate success.

• The developmental sequence of typical skill acquisition is followed.                                     

• Therapists use proven techniques, not "high tech" fads.

• Activities are constantly modified to be challenging, but successful.

• Progress is expected at each session.

Total Approach to Treatment

• All information is reviewed to develop an individual treatment plan.

• Inter-related factors are identified and prioritized.

• We look for the "whys and hows" of a speech and learning difficulty, not just developmental levels.

• Current research in education, neurology and the behavioral sciences form the basis of treatment.

Continuation is Vital

• Progress is measured by reports of school performance and everyday functioning, not just by what happens in the clinic.

• Our team members listen to the children and communicate with them on their level.

• Information is shared with the physician and other professionals through diagnostic and progress reports, telephone contacts and conferences.

• Parents always decide what information is released and to whom.

• Regular contacts are made with the school to coordinate the therapy program with classroom curriculum.