Pediatric Rehabilitation

Our pediatric rehabilitation team in Olathe offers a specialized and multidisciplinary approach to pediatric rehabilitation and therapy for children of all ages.

Our physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists are experienced in orthopedic and neurological conditions that impact children. Our therapists work with your child to create a safe and secure environment that is enjoyable and therapeutic and meets their goals personally and developmentally.

Pediatric therapy or rehabilitation is specialized care that helps children develop, improve or regain cognitive, physical and motor functions, which can boost their confidence and self-esteem. It can also help with self-care, play and social skills.

Our team of physical, occupational and speech therapists delivers compassionate and comprehensive care using age-appropriate, play-based techniques. The goal is to help your child heal and develop cognitively, physically and socially to enhance their well-being and participation in activities.

Our pediatric therapists are trained to treat a variety of issues, including birth deformities, developmental delays, illnesses and injuries. Children with the following may benefit from pediatric occupational therapy:

• Difficulty with fine motor and dexterity skills
• Hand-eye coordination
• Sensory skills limiting the ability to complete daily activities
• Orthopedic and neurological conditions that require special equipment/adaptations
• Feeding difficulties and delays
• Oral motor disorders
• More than a 6-month delay in milestones

Children with the following may benefit from pediatric physical therapy:

• Physical disabilities or impairments
• Limitations with walking, balance or gross motor skills
• Changes in physical function from injury or illness
• Difficulty with basic movement
• Orthopedic and neurological conditions
• Wheelchair positioning
• More than a 6-month delay in milestones

Children with the following may benefit from speech-language pathology:

• Developmental delays in speech/language
• Feeding/swallowing disorders
• Oral-motor disorders
• Augmentative/alternative communication devices
• Play therapy/social skills
• Dysfluency and voice therapy

The goal of pediatric therapy is to help children play, learn and function in developmentally appropriate ways. Pediatric therapy also addresses psychological, social and environmental factors affecting a child’s ability to function. 

Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to ensure your child receives the best possible care. To address your child’s particular needs, we thoroughly evaluate your child and work with parents and caregivers to develop a personalized, family-focused treatment plan:

• Evaluate and set goals
• Assess and understand your child’s strengths, challenges and goals
• Gather input about the child’s medical history, developmental milestones and concerns 
• Observe and test the child’s movements, play and interactions 
• Develop treatment plan based on specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals 

Children need pediatric therapy for different reasons. Some may need help with socialization, processing outside stimulation, moving their bodies, language and communication or eating safely. Addressing these conditions requires expertise from trained specialists.

Your child may benefit from 1 or more types of pediatric therapy:

• Physical therapy to develop strength, range of motion and mobility to improve your child’s ability to function independently and safely
• Occupational therapy to develop appropriate and independent play, fine motor skills, sensory integration, visual perceptual and motor skills and self-help skills  
• Speech therapy to treat disorders of articulation, language, fluency, voice, feeding and swallowing to help your child communicate effectively and safely

It’s important to support your child and keep an open line of communication with your child’s therapist. Your child’s therapist can help you learn more about how you can assist your child at home while they’re taking part in physical, occupational or speech therapy.

Our pediatric therapy team works with you to create a treatment plan based on your child’s individual needs. Our specialty-trained therapists establish a relationship with you and your child to ensure successful treatment by providing: 

• Environments that are engaging, motivating and encouraging for children 
• Sessions conducted 1-on-1, allowing us to focus on your child’s individual needs 
• Progress monitoring of your child, with adjustments to treatment plan as needed 
• Communication with parents/caregivers about your child’s progress, with education, tools and resources to ensure continued development at home