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Pediatric Services

Through Pediatric Services, Easter Seals helps children develop the skills they need to succeed at home, in school, and in the community. Our dedicated team provides individualized therapies and support, while working closely with families to encourage growth, inclusion, and independence.

Overview

Physical Therapy Services

Physical therapists at Easter Seals help children grow, move, and thrive in the places that matter most—their homes, schools, and communities. Our approach focuses on building independence, confidence, and self-efficacy so children can fully participate in daily life and engage meaningfully in their communities and with their peers. We work closely with families, honoring parent concerns while using evidence-based strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs. Together, we support children in reaching their potential while empowering families every step of the way.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy supports individuals in developing independence and promoting success in activities that are meaningful to them. Our team of occupational therapy practitioners (OT's and COTA's) utilize and affirming and supportive approach to meet a child where they are at and continue to gain new skills.  Services support activities of daily living and self-care, as well as fine motor strength and coordination, visual perception, bilateral coordination and motor planning, and sensory processing and modulation. We help individuals to use their strengths and motivation, to increase independence and utilize sensory supports that are both individualized and significant to them and their families. 

Speech-Language Therapy

Speech-language therapy supports individuals in developing robust and reliable ways to communicate and is more than just words! Our team of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) utilize an affirming approach to support services honoring each person's strengths, interests, and individualized support needs. Services support speech production, including oral motor skills, voicing, speech fluency, and articulation, as well as language, including understanding and expression. We help individuals develop authentic and autonomous communication so that they can communicate what they want, when they want, using any communication method that they choose. 

Child Development


Child Development Specialists (CDS) help young children grow and thrive by supporting their interactions with others and the world around them in their homes, schools, and communities. Our team works closely with families using a parent coaching model that builds on each child’s unique strengths and interests, while honoring the family’s priorities. We focus on social-emotional and cognitive development through the power of play, a child’s most natural way of learning. By exploring play during everyday routines and activities, we help children develop important thinking skills, emotional skills, and social connections. By focusing on relationships, routines, and play, our CDS help caregivers feel more connected, confident, and supported. Through this relationship-based approach, we empower families to create meaningful moments that support lifelong learning and connection.

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