activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Developmental Screenings and Assessments Early Developmental Screening & ReferralProvides free developmental screenings and assessments for children to identify potential delays, review results with parents, answer questions, and determine eligibility for services. This includes offering a developmental checklist for caregivers and providing contact information for developmental concerns.
- Little Learners Program Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates a free in-home program called "Little Learners" that promotes overall physical, social, and emotional development for children under the age of 6 with mild to moderate developmental delays who do not qualify for other early intervention or preschool special education services. This program also includes free developmental playgroups.
- Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy for ChildrenOffers occupational therapy services to help children with developmental delays or disabilities improve their ability to perform everyday tasks.
- Offer direct support and information for caregivers Early Developmental Screening & ReferralOffers direct phone lines and contact information for caregivers to address developmental concerns and answer questions about their child's development.
- Offer direct support and information for caregivers Early Developmental Screening & ReferralOffers a direct phone line and contact information for caregivers to address developmental concerns and questions about their child's development.
- Operate the "Little Learners" in-home program Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates a free in-home program called "Little Learners" for children with mild to moderate developmental delays who do not qualify for other early intervention services. This program promotes overall physical, social, and emotional development and includes developmental playgroups for clients under the age of 6.
- Operate the "Little Learners" in-home program Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates a free in-home program called "Little Learners" for children with mild to moderate developmental delays who do not qualify for other early intervention services. This program promotes overall development and includes free developmental playgroups for clients under the age of 6.
- Physical Therapy Pediatric Physical Therapy ServicesProvides physical therapy services to children and teens to address movement problems, reduce pain, improve daily functioning, and help them reach their potential through direct work and parent collaboration.
- Provide developmental screenings and assessments Early Developmental Screening & ReferralOffers free developmental screenings and assessments for children to identify potential delays, provide information on typical development, and determine eligibility for services. This includes a developmental checklist and follow-up calls to review results and offer resources.
- Provide occupational therapy Occupational Therapy for ChildrenProvides occupational therapy services to help children with developmental delays or disabilities navigate everyday tasks.
- Provide physical therapy Pediatric Physical Therapy ServicesProvides physical therapy services to children and teens to address movement problems, reduce pain, improve daily functioning, and help children reach their potential.
- Provide physical therapy Pediatric Physical Therapy ServicesProvides physical therapy services to children and teens to address movement problems, reduce pain, and improve daily functioning, working directly with children and collaborating with parents.
- Provide speech therapy Speech and Language Therapy ServicesProvides speech therapy services to individuals of all ages, including evaluations and ongoing therapy for those who qualify.
- Speech Therapy Speech and Language Therapy ServicesProvides speech therapy services, including evaluations and ongoing therapy, to individuals of all ages who qualify.
strategies · 14
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- Comprehensive Occupational Therapy occupational_therapyThe organization utilizes occupational therapy to address motor and sensory skill development, helping children with developmental delays improve their efficiency in performing daily living activities. This is achieved through family collaboration and direct therapy sessions.
- Comprehensive Physical Therapy comprehensive physical therapyThe organization utilizes a range of physical therapy treatments including adaptive play, safety and prevention programs, strength training, flexibility and range of motion exercises, injury education, balance and coordination activities, and circulation boosting techniques to help children regain range of motion and strength, handle everyday activities with less pain, improve movement, and prevent future injuries. This includes individualized treatment planning based on pinpointing problems, measuring physical capabilities, analyzing gait, and creating home exercise plans.
- Comprehensive Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation comprehensive physical therapyThe organization employs a range of physical therapy treatments, including adaptive play, strength training, flexibility exercises, and injury education, to help children regain range of motion and strength. This approach aims to enable children to handle everyday activities with less pain, improve movement, and prevent future injuries, with individualized treatment plans developed based on assessments of physical capabilities and gait analysis.
- Comprehensive Rehabilitative Therapy rehabilitative therapyThe organization utilizes a range of physical and occupational therapy techniques, including adaptive play, strength training, flexibility exercises, and various physical modalities, to help children improve motor and sensory skills, regain range of motion, reduce pain, and enhance their ability to perform daily activities. This includes individualized treatment planning, gait analysis, and home exercise programs.
- Family-Centered Developmental Support parent-centered developmental supportThe organization combines parental knowledge and cultural context with staff expertise and licensed therapist consultation to develop activities for children to meet developmental milestones. This approach is practiced during home visits and in-between visits, ensuring that interventions are tailored and integrated into the child's natural environment.
- Family-Centered Developmental Support parent-centered developmental supportThe organization combines parental knowledge and cultural context with staff expertise and licensed therapist consultation to develop individualized activities for children to meet developmental milestones. This approach is implemented through home visits and ongoing support between visits, ensuring that interventions are tailored and integrated into the child's natural environment.
- Family-Centered Occupational Therapy family-centered occupational therapyThe organization uses occupational therapy to address motor and sensory skill development through family collaboration and direct therapy sessions, helping children with developmental delays improve efficiency in performing daily living activities.
- Inclusive Access to Services inclusive_access_modelThe organization ensures accessible speech therapy services by offering multiple referral pathways and accepting various payment methods, including private pay, most insurance plans, and funding from The Division of Developmental Disabilities, to remove financial and logistical barriers to care.
- Inclusive Access to Therapy Services inclusive_access_modelThe organization offers accessible speech therapy through multiple referral pathways and accepts various payment methods, including private pay, most insurance plans, and funding from The Division of Developmental Disabilities, to ensure broad access to their services.
- Inclusive Access to Therapy Services inclusive_access_modelThe organization ensures accessible speech therapy services through multiple referral pathways and by accepting various payment methods, including private pay, most insurance plans, and funding from The Division of Developmental Disabilities, thereby reducing barriers to access for families.
- Play-Based Intervention play-based_therapyThe organization incorporates play as a fundamental method for child development and skill-building, recognizing its effectiveness in engaging children and facilitating learning.
- Play-Based Intervention play-based_therapyThe organization incorporates play-based intervention as a core method for child development and skill-building, recognizing play as a natural and effective way for children to learn and grow.
- Play-Based Therapy for Skill Development play-based_therapyThe organization incorporates play-based intervention as a core method for child development and skill-building, recognizing that play is a natural and effective way for children to learn and practice new skills.
- Proactive Developmental Screening and Guidance developmental screening toolThe organization provides tools like child development checklists and offers information and guidance on child development to help parents identify potential developmental delays early and encourage them to seek assistance when needed.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Motor & Sensory Skills Development
Offers checklists and information on normal motor and sensory integration development, as well as signs indicating when to consider occupational therapy for a child.
Speech & Language Development
Provides tips and guidance for parents to support their child's speech and language development, along with a checklist to identify potential delays and when to consider speech therapy.
relationships · 3
who they work with
- First Things First Funder — Provides a grant for the Little Learners program.
- First Things First Funder — Provides grant support for the Family Support for Children with Special Needs program.
- The Division of Developmental Disabilities Government — Funding and service coordination partner for speech therapy services