The program focus is on children whose development is affected by sensorimotor deficits stemming from central nervous system damage. The program uses a family-centered, interdisciplinary approach to comprehensive and coherent assessment and management of children over the course of their development. The team members work closely with providers in the community to achieve effective coordination of care. The interdisciplinary staff includes members from developmental pediatrics, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, social work, audiology, psychology, special education and nutrition. Services from augmentative communication, dentistry, genetics, metabolics, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics and psychiatry are available by consultation.
Referrals are welcome from parents, educators, physicians and other health care providers.
Case management and follow-up evaluations are coordinated with local providers and families. Clinical Services and Special Features Initial interdisciplinary assessment. Comprehensive and coordinated follow-up evaluations and management to meet individualized medical, functional, educational and social needs. Diagnostic speech therapy, specifically for collaborative consultation with community providers. Individual and family counseling, available through the psychology and social work services.