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For children with developmental delays or disabilities, early treatment is a critical link in helping them approach their world with confidence. Children gain a sense of accomplishment, and learn self-sufficiency, as they master physical, emotional, Intellectual and social challenges. Early treatment provides the building blocks that give a child the skills needed to achieve their personal best in life.
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Child Development Center provides pediatric outpatient therapy and services for children with:
- Growth or development delays
- Neurological disorders
- Other special needs
- Disabilities
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
Physical Therapy
Our pediatric physical therapists help children develop gross motor skills to maximize safety and Independence at home, in school and during play activities.
Services Include:
- Gross motor development
- Ambulation progression
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Assistive devices
- Muscle tone and stretching
- Neuromuscular function
- Environmental adaptations
Speech and Language Therapy
Pediatric speech and language pathologists treat children with congenital or acquired communication disorders.
Services Include:
- Receptive and expressive language
- Articulation skills
- Feeding and swallowing
- Voice and fluency
- Speech production
- Social skills
- Oral motor skills
- Assistive devices
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists work with children to develop visual motor skills and self-care skills.
Services Include:
- Sensory Integration therapy
- Neuromuscular treatment
- Fine motor skills and handwriting
- Visual motor and perceptual skills
- Dailey living activities
- Equipment modifications and recommendations
- Upper extremity musculoskeletal treatment
- Environmental adaptations
Referrals
Referrals may only be made by a physician. Before we schedule an Initial assessment, our therapy team will collect and review as much Information as possible about the child's situation.
Questions or referrals, please call 409-853-5765.
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