Speech-language pathology services are provided by a qualified licensed speech-language pathologist in a variety of community settings: school, home, day care. Therapy services focus on fostering language growth and articulation of sound productions for effective communication.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is provided by a qualified licensed occupational therapist. We have occupational therapists on staffs that specialize in sensory processing disorders as well as Neural Developmental techniques (NDT). Additionally, our staff has expertise in the area of fine motor, visual perceptual/motor, pre-writing, handwriting, splinting and assistive technology. Services are also available to address self-help development including oral motor skills, feeding, dressing and grooming.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy is provided by a qualified licensed physical therapist in a variety of community settings. We have physical therapists that specialize in varieties of Cerebral Palsy, Neuromuscular Disease, Arthrogryposis, Gross Motor Delay, Rheumatological disorders, splinting, and assistive technology. Physical therapy services are individualized to maximize the physical development of each child.
Special Instruction
Certified special education teachers serve to prevent and remediate delays found among young children between the ages of birth-4 years. In order to maximize the global development of each child, special education teachers introduce and demonstrate developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for care givers to carry over on a daily basis.
Counseling
The Vincennes Pediatric Therapeutics counseling group promotes pro-social behaviors in a nurturing, structured setting. Our licensed social workers, specializing in childhood behavioral disorders, use the "Theraplay Group" model. The underlying message of the group is that the adult is in charge. The message to the children is: no hurts, have fun, and stick together. Activities will include cooperative circle-time, social skills activity with role plays and puppets, small group projects, and free play to allow children to practice conflict resolution skills. We will work with teachers and parents to promote follow-through and consistency at home and in the child's educational environment.
Some disorders we are very familiar with include:
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Autism Spectrum Disorder |
Neuromuscular Disorders |
