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West Virginia Birth to Three early intervention services provided through Easter Seals include audiology, child development services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy, nutrition and diagnostic services. Services are provided at no cost to West Virginia families in the child's natural environment, which may include, but not limited to, their home, day care or a variety of community settings. Child Development Services Are you concerned that your child is not reaching developmental milestones as fast as other children his or her age? Our child development specialists work to teach children thinking, learning and information processing skills. Learning skills such as object identification, colors, shapes, number concepts and simple play skills are just a few of the goals that child development specialists can help your child achieve. Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy enhances fine motor skills of children who are affected by a physical, neurological, and/or learning disability or delay. Occupational therapists help children learn skills like play, self-care, dressing, eating and feeding. Parents and caregivers are specifically trained in proper handling, positioning, self-care techniques and home exercise programs. Physical Therapy Physical therapy helps children improve the quality and efficiency of their overall movement, strength and coordination. Our therapists work to teach skills such as walking, sitting, crawling and rolling. Parents and caregivers are also trained in proper handling, positioning and home exercise programs. Speech Therapy Our speech therapists treat children who have difficulty communicating because of a speech, hearing and/or language deficit or delay. Through our R.E.A.C.H. (Real Experience with Augmentative Communication Hardware) program, individuals have access to a complete assistive technology and augmentative communication lab. Tools used in this lab range from basic picture boards to touch-screen computers. A certified audiologist also is available at Easter Seals to provide hearing tests. Parents and caregivers are trained in activities and techniques, which may include sign language, to encourage development outside of the therapy sessions. Nutrition Our nutritionist provides services that address dietary intake and nutritional needs. Some dietary issues that she may work with include infants with failure to thrive, cleft palate, diseases affecting proper nutritional intake, reflux and obesity. A Checklist of Important Developmental Milestones Visit the American Physical Therapy Association. |
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