Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy/Dietetics
The following services are not provided by Care Tec Pediatric Center, but we would be happy to provide you with information and assist with the referral to a qualified provider if recommended after Psychological or Psycho-educational Evaluation by one of our Psychologists.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy assists in early detection and diagnosis, treatment, and management of a variety of injuries, disorders and diseases that affect the muscles, bones and joints of infants, children, and adolescents. Treatment focus on improving gross and fine motor skills, balance and coordination, strength and endurance.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational Therapists help to develop the skills necessary to transition from childhood into adulthood to lead an independent and rewarding life. They provide intervention in the following areas: Fine Motor/Handwriting Skills, Play and Socialization, Sensory Integration, Oral Motor Functioning, Self-Help, Hygiene, as well as cognitive and sensory processing and evaluation, treatment and preparation of learning plans for Dyslexia, Acalculia and other learning disorders .
SPEECH THERAPY
Speech Therapists help children to become successful communicators and independent language learners. Developing communication skills is one of the most important elements to socializing and creating valuable relationships. For the child faced with speech impairments or delays or issues such as dyslexia, it is necessary to provide strategies and resources that will assist with daily communication with the .parents, siblings, teachers and friends. Speech Language Pathologists also have specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of Dyslexia and a variety of feeding and swallowing issues for both children and adults.
DIETETICS
Registered Dietitians provide comprehensive nutritional evaluation and services while working closely with our multidisciplinary team, provides medical nutrition therapy through assessments, education, and consultations. The goal of a dietician is to assist children and families with a nutrition care plan and the educational guidance for implementing strategies to enhance the health of a child during each unique stage of development. The dietician can also offer consultation and can make recommendations for adults experiencing swallowing or other dietary issues.
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