Department of Early Intervention Therapy Unit
We are now offering therapies for special needs children from 1 year
to 12 years of age, under the supervision of International Behavior
Analysts (IBAO).
Our team of ABA therapists, speech therapists, occupational
therapists, psychologists, and special education needs coordinator
is here to take care of your little angels.
Speech Therapy:
Speech-language pathologists provide a wide range of services, mainly on an individual basis, but also as a support for families, and support groups, and providing information for the general public. Speech services begin with initial screening for communication and swallowing disorders and continue with assessment and diagnosis, consultation, intervention, and treatment. The speech therapist will also work to include a home exercise program for the parent and child to complete for continued progress in the home environment. Speech therapy targets the below-listed needs:
- cognitive aspects of
communication such as attention, memory, and problem solving.
- speech aspects such as articulation,
fluency, resonance, and voice.
- language aspects and
pragmatic/social aspects of communication including comprehension and
oral/written expression.
- language processing (such
as preliteracy and language-based literacy skills, phonological awareness).
- swallowing or other upper
aerodigestive functions such as infant feeding.
- sensory awareness related to communication or swallowing.
Typical Diagnoses addressed by Speech Therapy (but not limited to)
Feeding Therapy:
Treatment addresses all aspects of
feeding and swallowing. The therapists apply their training in multiple,
evidence-based approaches, such as the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach
to feeding and Talk Tools® oral placement therapy, so the child learns to
involve sensory, oral motor, and social skills needed for feeding and
swallowing development.
child may receive therapeutic services as an individual or as part of a group. We also work very closely with families to encourage daily practice and learning at home.
Indicators for Feeding Therapy
- Difficulty self-feeding (e.g.
utensils, open cup)
- Oral motor deficits with chewing,
swallowing, or manipulating food
- Poor weight gain
- Choking, gagging, coughing, or
vomiting before, during, or after meals
- Difficulty coordinating breathing
and eating
- Texture avoidance or aversion
- Difficult transition to baby food,
finger foods, and/or table foods
- Food range of less than 20 items
- Dropping foods out of diet with no foods to replace them
- Brand, color, and/or shape specificity to food
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is the treatment designed to assist people of all ages to perform the functional tasks that normally occupy their lives. Pediatric occupational therapy focuses on sensory processing issues, cognitive, motor, and other developmental delays, as well as injuries and other impairments. One focus of pediatric occupational therapy is on pencil-grasp, pre-printing skills, scissor skills and hand-eye coordination skills. The overall concept behind this therapy is to develop the skills necessary to become functional and independent adults. Occupational therapy helps develop regulation of arousal level in order to attend, refinement of sensory discrimination and processing, refinement and development of fine motor skills, communication skills, social interactions, and age-appropriate self-care skills. The occupational therapist will begin with initial screening for above stated concerns and continue with assessment and diagnosis, consultation, intervention and treatment. occupational therapist will also work to include a home exercise program for Parent and child to complete for continued progress in the home environment.
Typical Diagnoses addressed by Occupational Therapy (but not limited to)
- Developmental Delay
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Stroke
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down Syndrome
- Autism
- Dysphagia
ABA Therapy
ABA Therapy is an evidence-based treatment for children with autism using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles. It is individualized for each child focusing on the areas of learning specific to that child. Teaching goals are developed based on a curriculum assessment and family input. Skills targeted in ABA intervention include the following
Therapy Focuses on:
- ABA Therapy Includes:
- Behavior Management
- Language/Conversation skills
- Communication
- Academic support
- Motor Abilities
- Group and classroom instructions
- Functional Life skills
- Social skills
- Independence
Service Offered
