Occupational Therapy Avera McKennan's occupational therapists address pediatric developmental milestones, including fine motor skills, muscle control and strength, and progression of motor movements. They also work with the children to develop their sensory system. Self-care skills such as dressing, grooming, feeding, school work and playing are also addressed. Our speech language pathologists provide services to infants and children with a variety of needs. These services will facilitate your child's vocabulary growth, articulation, language, thinking, playing and social communication skills to enhance educational success.
Services are also available for infants and children with feeding and swallowing concerns.
These two departments work together to provide for the normal growth and developmental needs of children and young adults in the health care setting. When your child is hospitalized, our professional social workers will assist and support you with problems or concerns you may have related to your child's illness or injury. They will also answer questions you may have regarding caring for your child at home. The social workers have information about agencies and programs in the community that may be of assistance to you and your child. Social work services are available to you before, during and after your child is hospitalized.