School based PT and OT services
Pediatric Therapy Assoc., Inc. has been a provider of quality physical therapy
and occupational therapy services for more than 20 years. We currently contract
to provide PT and or OT services to 15 schools and Early Intervention programs. Although many of these
systems are in the Greater Birmingham area, we also work with many rural school
programs. In these settings our therapists provide PT/OT to students who meet
the special education and 504 guidelines for service. Our staff assesses
students, develops goals and program plans with the teachers and school staff,
and provides both direct and consultative therapy service to the studen t, school
staff, and family. The providers of service with whom we frequently consult
include Children’s Rehabilitation Service, Children’s Hospital, Early
Intervention Programs, physicians and therapists, and vendors for adaptive
equipment, wheelchairs and orthotics. The students we serve in these schools
often come to us for outpatient services.
Our staff members are knowledgeable about national and state guidelines concerning the
provision of school-based therapy services and they stay current through regular updates on all
related issues.
Inservices and Consultation Services
We maintain a detailed understanding of State curriculum
standards and their updates
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Adapting physical education programs in school settings
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Integrating Sensory Integration in the classroom
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Integrating Yoga in the classroom
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Handwriting resources for children of all abilities
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Keyboarding and computer skills for elementary-age
children
Updates on state guidelines and other topics are also
available to school personnel.
Call us at 205-823-1215 for more information.
Early Intervention Services
Pediatric Therapy Assoc, Inc. has provided quality PT
and/or OT to children and their families and caregivers through early intervention
programs for over 20 years. Through early intervention programs, we work closely
with families and caregivers to assist in meeting their child’s developmental
needs in the home and community. We also work closely with community contacts
to assist with children's educational transitions. Our staff stays current with
trends, state laws, and guidelines in order to provide the most effective
intervention strategies available to infants and toddlers.
Through our outpatient services, we also provide additional
direct therapy services to infants and toddlers. Our highly skilled and trained
staff serves children in our office, conveniently located in Hoover, Alabama, off
Tyler Road. Some of the infants we serve have had diagnoses of torticollis,
club foot, Erb’s palsy, developmental delay, spina bifida and cerebral palsy.
Private Outpatient Services
Private outpatient services are available at our office in
Century Park South, conveniently located off Tyler Road near Hoover. We provide
one-on-one quality PT and OT services in a family-friendly environment. Our
therapy services are comprehensive and include assessment, treatment, home
programs, and consultation. We will communicate with referring physicians and any
other personnel related to the care of your child at your request. We believe in educating the whole family
as well as anyone assisting in the care of your child. We will strive to work around you
and your child’s schedule.
Private outpatient physical and occupational therapy is
available for numerous diagnoses and issues. These include muscular disorders,
orthopedic injuries, chronic disabilities, developmental delay, birth injuries (torticollis,
club foot, Erb's palsy), scoliosis, sensory integration issues, handwriting,
feeding/swallowing dysfunction, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
We offer a variety of unique therapy programs for children
to enhance self-esteem and functional mobility and to target educational needs.
Check out the information on Summer programs for 2010 which include
handwriting therapy and
Yoga for Kids (as well as yoga for children with
special needs and adolescents with scoliosis).
A physician referral is required for the initial assessment
and the initiation of therapy services. Pediatric Therapy Assoc, Inc. accepts
most major insurance. Please call 205-823-1215 for more
information as well as for questions regarding third-party insurance coverage.
Community Service
Pediatric Therapy Associates, Inc. is actively involved in
community outreach. We participate and promote programs such as Special
Equestrians, Challenger League, and Special Olympics. We participate in fund
raising for organizations supporting children with special needs. We are a
clinical training site for physical therapy doctoral students and occupational therapy students from
university programs in Alabama and Mississippi.
Yoga for Kids/Yoga and Pilates for Teens
We are pleased to provide yoga training classes for kids,
for kids with special needs, and for teenagers with scoliosis. Click
here to find out more.
Summer Services
Many of our programs are offered year-round as well as in
special summer sessions. Click to check
Summer 2010 handwriting programs and
Yoga for Kids.
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