But this is no ordinary physical therapy equipment. They also learn listening skills, either verbal or through signing. And every minute spent in play is time spent strengthening muscles. The facility is used by young students from the Helen Keller School, the Alabama School for the Deaf and Alabama School for the Blind, when physical therapy is prescribed. But on any given day, you may also hear happy shouts of laughter coming from the Hackney Play Center, when students go and play for the sheer joy of it.
Physical therapy is often most effective when it's fun.
That philosophy is carried out at the Marianna Greene Henry Special Equestrians Program as well. Psychology Children with special needs must have special advocates on their side. Our psychologists work with parents, teachers, houseparents, administrators and outside consultants to help children develop a positive self-concept. A team of psychologists provides counseling when needed, and assists in evaluations and testing. We may also make referrals to regular clinics held on campus by a psychiatrist.