Pediatric rehabilitation and therapy
Your child's healthy development is our priority. When your child needs physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy, pediatric therapists at Studer Family Children's Hospital Pediatric Rehabilitation - Port St. Joe are here for your child and family. Pediatric therapists provide help and support for children with:
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Brachial plexus injury
- Brain and spinal cord injury
- Cerebral palsy
- Communication disorder
- Developmental delay
- Down syndrome
- Hearing impairment
- Learning difficulties
- Muscular dystrophy
- Orthopedic injury
- Speech and language disorder or delay
- Spina bifida
- Swallowing disorder
Our care team is ready to listen to you and your child, respect your experiences, and create a care plan that works for your child. Your questions and concerns matter.
Pediatric speech therapy
Speech-language pathologists, also known as speech therapists, specialize in diagnosing and treating children with speech, language and swallowing disorders:
- Apraxia (difficulty coordinating speech movements)
- Articulation
- Cleft-lip or cleft-palate
- Dysphagia (trouble swallowing)
- Lisping
- Nonverbal (refusing or being unable to speak)
- Pragmatic language (social skills)
- Speech delays
- Stuttering
At Studer Family Children's Hospital, our pediatric speech therapists are experienced in working with children of all ages. Children may work with a speech therapist once a week or a few times a week. How often your child will go to speech therapy depends on their specific needs and if they are seeing a speech therapist at school.
Pediatric physical therapy
Pediatric physical therapists at Studer Family Children's Hospital specialize in helping children improve their mobility, flexibility and strength. We provide help and support for children of all ages with:
- Balance and coordination disorder
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental delays
- Down syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Muscle stiffness
- Orthopedic injuries
- Prematurity
- Spina bifida
- Stroke
- Torticollis
Your child will meet with their physical therapist weekly or a few times a week, depending on their needs. By using personalized stretches and exercises, we help your child improve their mobility and quality of life.
Pediatric occupational therapy
Pediatric occupational therapists are here for your child’s physical, emotional and social well-being. We specialize in helping children with fine motor skills, sensory integration skills, activities of daily living, social skills and improving their confidence. Pediatric occupational therapists provide help and support for children with:
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Behavioral concerns
- Birth anomalies
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental delays
- Injuries
- Post-surgery recovery
- Sensory processing disorders
- Social skills at school, play and in the community
- Spina bifida
If your child needs specialized equipment such as a wheelchair or bathing equipment, we can help. Occupational therapists can evaluate your child for equipment and show your child and family how to properly use these devices. Our goal is to support your child’s social and physical development, and help your child gain independence.
A family-centered approach to care
Your child’s therapist takes a family-centered approach to care. That means we involve you in goal-setting and take the time to explain your child’s care plan and update you on your child’s progress.
Connected to specialty care at Studer Family Children's Hospital
If your child needs more advanced care, you are connected to a network of pediatric specialists at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. At Studer Family Children’s Hospital, all your child’s doctors and specialists work together as one team, dedicated to your child’s care.
A family-centered approach to care
Your child’s therapist takes a family-centered approach to care. That means we involve you in goal-setting and take the time to explain your child’s care plan and update you on your child’s progress.