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 10 school systems. Although many of these
systems are in the Greater Birmingham area, we do 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 as well as 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.
Early Intervention Services
Pediatric Therapy Assoc, Inc. has provided quality PT
and/or OT to children and families/caretakers through early intervention
programs for over 15 years. Through early intervention programs, we work closely
with families and caretakers to assist in meeting their child’s developmental
needs in the home and community. We also work closely with community contacts
to assist with the 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.
Outpatient Therapy 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 at your request. We believe in educating the whole family and
anyone assisting in the care of your child. We will strive to work around you
and your child’s schedule.
A physician referral is required for the initial assessment
and the initiation of therapy services. 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 and occupational therapy students from
university programs in Alabama and Mississippi.
We offer summer programming for children to improve self
esteem and target educational needs. Check out the information on
summer
programs for 2007 which include handwriting workshops
(“Do the ‘Write’ Thing”)
and Yoga for Kids
as well as yoga for children with special needs and adolescents with scoliosis. Call
205-823-1215 for more information and to receive an informational brochure.
Summer Services
We also offer several special
sessions during the summer. Click here to
see them.
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