Using a play-based approach, our occupational therapists engage your child in activities that develop important sensory, motor, behavioral, and thinking skills. Development in these areas improves performance in valued daily activities, including dressing, feeding, writing, play, and social participation.
Speech-language pathologists strive to give children the tools needed to communicate effectively. Their aim is to improve a child’s ability to use verbal and non-verbal language, and to tolerate sensory stimulation. Speech-language pathologists can also help in addressing feeding and swallowing in infants and children.
When thinking of aquatic therapy, many people think of the freedom of movement and minimal joint stress associated with physical therapy. However, aquatic therapy is used across disciplines. Increasing volume and articulating over pool noises helps develop speech skills. Occupational therapy sessions also occur in the pool because the qualities of water provide a great sensory experience that promotes body awareness and self-regulation for successful participation in daily routines.
Pathways.org works with Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy to pair dogs with children during their therapy sessions. Selection for this program is based upon both a recommendation from the child’s current therapist and family interest. Therapy dogs have been known to help motivate children during therapy, while increasing motor, sensory, and social-emotional skills.
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Pathways.org offers group therapy as an additional option for our clients. By participating in groups children can learn to cooperate with their peers, practice social and communication skills, and feel motivated by working together on motor activities.
For even more specialized therapies, visit our Types of Pediatric Therapy page.
Pathways is partnering with FSC to provide counseling support services to you and/or your child who is receiving Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and/or Speech & Language services. Family Service Center’s therapists are trained to provide support and relief to the families they counsel.
Visit Family Service Center’s website to find hours and more important information.
At Pathways.org, animal assisted therapy is performed by a licensed therapist in combination with a trained therapy dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy, working with clients to achieve the child’s goals as stated in their plan of care. Pathways.org is currently the only multi-disciplinary clinic in the area working with therapy dogs, which we would be unable to offer without Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy.
Visit Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy to learn more about their programs.
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