Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and feeding therapy all address specific developmental challenges that preemies may face.
Over the last several years, technology has advanced significantly, making it possible for infants and children with complex medical needs or developmental disabilities to receive comprehensive treatment in the comfort of their own homes.
Infants or children discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) on life-sustaining equipment can avoid long-term hospital stays by receiving in-home occupational, physical, speech, and feeding therapy services.
Ideal Patients for In-Home Therapy
Pediatric patients who may benefit from in-home therapy include those with:
- Developmental delays
- Genetic disorders
- Orthopedic issues
- Neurologic disorders (e.g., Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, or Autism)
- Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Benefits of Pediatric In-Home Therapy
- Familiar Environment. Some children react negatively to novel environments, which can hinder their developmental progress. A familiar environment allows the most optimal conditions for a child to achieve the best results from in-home therapy.
- Convenience. In-home pediatric therapists come to the child’s home, rather than a parent struggling to get the child up, dressed, and off to a therapy session at a clinic or hospital. In-home pediatric therapy saves time, reduces transportation costs, and eliminates the hassle of frequent travel.
- Continuity of Care. In-home therapy allows the child to receive care from the same clinician. This allows for each session to be led by the clinician who is familiar with a child’s individualized needs, goals, and overall progress.
Early intervention, communication and continuity of care in a hospital setting is very important. The majority of babies in the NICU need multiple therapies immediately when they are discharged from the hospital. At Care Options for Kids, when babies are seen by therapists in the hospital, we communicate with the family before their baby is discharged. As soon as the child is discharged, we have therapy services set up in the home, maintaining continuity of care and allowing the baby to thrive in their natural environment.
The Leader in Pediatric Home Healthcare
Care Options for Kids is the leading provider of pediatric occupational, physical, speech, behavior, and feeding therapy services. Our therapy services are delivered in the home in-person or through a seamless interactive virtual (telemedicine) experience. Our 400+ clinicians have provided therapy services to over 4,000 children from birth to 21 years of age. Since 2005, we have provided over one million visits, and we strive to deliver in-home pediatric therapy that helps each child reach their full potential with minimal disruption to their daily lives and activities.
By providing one-on-one individual care in your child’s natural environment, we help establish a strong foundation for future learning, enabling your child to live their best life. Our mission is to support you and your family by providing professional clinical evaluations, treatment options, resources, and information, so you feel empowered to make the best decisions for your child and family.
Schedule Your Child’s Care Assessment Today
At Care Options for Kids, we understand the unique challenges of caring for a child with basic to medically complex health conditions. Our dedicated team of pediatric therapists is here to support your family with compassionate, expert care tailored to your child’s needs. Contact us today to schedule an assessment and learn how we can help you navigate this journey with confidence and care.
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This post is for educational and informational purposes only. You should always speak with your therapist before implementing this information on your own.
