Individual Services for Children
Speech-Language Therapy Services
Utilizing evidence-based therapies including PROMPT; Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC); Applied Verbal Behavior (ABV); Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation (JASPER); Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT); Aided Language Stimulation; The Lidcombe Program; Hanen Parent Training; LSVT Loud for Kids; Milieu Teaching; Cycles Approach; Traditional Articulation Therapy and more.
“Conversations with our son and hearing him sing have been like precious gems shoveled on our doorstep.”
~ Franchesca S.
Occupational Therapy Services
Our Occupational Therapists focus on teaching you how to encourage your child's independent functioning. Our goal is to help your child function better physically, emotionally, academically and socially in his or her daily activities.
Our areas of specialty include, regulation of arousal levels, oral motor/feeding, handwriting skills, fine motor skill development, play development, self-help skills, motor planning, hand/eye coordination, muscle strengthening, and refinement of sensory processing.
“Your therapists are exceptionally skilled and have a wonderful connection with their clients! We are very grateful to have received OT at your clinic.”
~ Kim T. (Parent)
Physical Therapy Services
Our physical therapists provide therapy that focuses on deficits in the area of range of motion, muscle strength, muscle tone, balance, postural alignment, functional mobility, safety awareness, cardiovascular endurance, gait and global motor skills. Our interventions promote independence through comprehensive analysis, direct facilitation, caregiver training and home programs that are custom tailored to each child as an individual. Our areas of specialty include, custom fit and fabrication of orthotics, accessing assistive technology, treatment of torticollis, strengthening, tone management, motor learning, balance and coordination, cardiopulmonary endurance, and functional mobility.
“Our son would not have made such significant progress if it weren't without the help of such a fantastic team.”
~ Rebecca C.
Child Development Services
Our Child Development Specialists provide services for children ages birth-3 years of age, within the family home as needed to aid families in embedding intervention targets within natural routines and activities. We help to support and aid the development of the whole child, including communication, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, play skills, cognitive skills, self-help skills and social-emotional development.
“Thank you for all that you have done for my family. You have made therapy a wonderful experience for us. You have an amazing team with incredible talent.”
~ Nina (Parent)
Applied Behavior Analysis
Our ABA services are designed to eliminate maladaptive behaviors and teach new skills, as well as to provide parent training and education. We make use of scientifically validated methods, based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and make use of Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior. We incorporate the teaching methods of Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET). Our curriculum is based off of the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) (Sundberg, 2008), and the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills - Revised Edition (ABLLS-R) (Partington, 2006). Our services are provided in the clinic, home, community or school.
“Our son was not only able to successfully attend private preschool with the support of the excellent behavioral therapy services at McRory Pediatrics, but more importantly he learned how to make friends."
~ The C. Family
Adaptive Skills Training
Our adaptive skills training program services are designed to provide instruction and training of specific skills needed in everyday living, including those related to personal care, home living, school, leisure and community participation. Instructional activities for developing functional independence and adaptive behaviors span a board range of difficulty levels that address the needs of learners of varying ages and abilities. Areas of focus may include personal care, self-help skills, community integration, socialization, safety awareness, and communication.
“Our son would not have made such significant progress if it weren't without the help of such a fantastic team.”
~ Rebecca C. (Parent)
Counseling
Our pediatric counseling services assist children in developing positive coping methods, boosting self-esteem, self-confidence and other positive states which drive our overall goals to improve communication skills, drive healthy development, build a strong emotional repertoire and build an emotional vocabulary.
Whether participating in play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy or expressive therapy we aim to provide emotional and goal support. Sessions can focus on resolving conflict, understanding own thoughts and feelings, developing competences and healthy coping skills.
Our MFTs can address a wide variety of challenges that include:
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Divorce or separation
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Grief and loss
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Trauma
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Bullying
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Sexual abuse
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Emotional abuse
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Physical abuse
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Family or child relocation
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Substance abuse or addiction in the family
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Mental health struggles such as depression and anxiety
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Adoption
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Attachment/parent-child relational issues
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ADHD
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Parenting
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Behavioral Issues
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Anger management
"When my 8 year old son started with V, he was isolated, had intense anger issues and was doing poor in school. At first we were not sure if counseling would work, but we gave it a try. Overtime my son bonded and trusted V. She has a very caring demeanor and we are grateful we found her. She has helped us grow together as a family and overcome very challenging times. People like her make a difference in the world."
~ J.F. Family
