These services include communication speaking devices, specialized computer access, wheelchair seating and positioning modifications, and power wheelchair assessment and modification. In this department, assessments of hearing and middle ear status of infants and children take place. The department also provides techniques to assess the hearing status of children who are unable or unwilling to cooperate for a hearing assessment. Seven days a week, this program focuses on therapeutic, developmental, recreational, social and emotional abilities and needs of each child. The program provides individual and group activities, as well as community outings, special events, weekend field trips and family and holiday activities.
Educators provide comprehensive evaluations when appropriate.
Diagnostic information is shared with other team members to assist in planning educational intervention. Children who remain in the hospital three weeks or longer and are well enough are provided with small group or tutorial instructional services. In planning a student's discharge, the education staff communicates with the child's previous or newly assigned school regarding educational information gathered during the hospital stay and assists the family in obtaining appropriate school services. Pediatric gastroenterologists specialize in disorders and diseases of the intestinal tract. These physicians are also trained to evaluate and treat problems of eating, swallowing and nutrition.