
Specializing in speech,
language and learning disorders
Pediatric Therapy Institute has helped over 8000 children from birth through twenty-one since our opening in 1975. We see children with speech/language delays, learning disabilities, dyslexia, sensory integration disorder, developmental delays, head injuries, orthopedic injuries, motor incoordination, perceptual problems, hyperactivity, attention deficit, and emotional/behavioral disorders. Our team provides evaluation and therapy for children having a single problem or a complex syndrome. Caring professionals provide effective, comprehensive treatment at our convenient location. The comfortable atmosphere of our office fosters success and self-confidence.
Why Are We Successful?
About Us & Our Services
Evaluation is Comprehensive
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Extensive background information is gathered before we see the child.
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Only necessary tests are administered, avoiding over-testing.
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We develop a complete profile of the child's strengths and weaknesses.
Parents are Team Members
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We listen to the parental concerns and goals so that we can work together.
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Parents learn methods to help their children in a Winning Combination.
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Home activities are demonstrated and written instructions are given at each session.
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Family time constraints and finances are considered.
Therapy is Goal Directed
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All therapy is one-to-one.
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Treatment starts at a level allowing immediate success.
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The developmental sequence of typical skill acquisition is followed.
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Therapists use proven techniques, not "high tech" fads.
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Activities are constantly modified to be challenging, but successful.
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Progress is expected at each session.
Total Approach to Treatment
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All information is reviewed to develop an individual treatment plan.
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Inter-related factors are identified and prioritized.
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We look for the "whys and hows" of a speech and learning difficulty, not just developmental levels.
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Current research in education, neurology and the behavioral sciences form the basis of treatment.
Continuation is Vital
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Progress is measured by reports of school performance and everyday functioning, not just by what happens in the clinic.
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Our team members listen to the children and communicate with them on their level.
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Information is shared with the physician and other professionals through diagnostic and progress reports, telephone contacts and conferences.
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Parents always decide what information is released and to whom.
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Regular contacts are made with the school to coordinate the therapy program with classroom curriculum.