A full-time program may require participation six hours per day, five days per week. A part-time program may require participation three hours per day, two days per week. Our care managers coordinate all DayRehabCenter services, as well as maintain strong communication with patients, families, physicians and health insurance representatives. These include consultations with RIC's rehabilitation physicians and nurses, driver evaluations, seating and positioning consultations, orthotics and prosthetics adaptations, sports program participation, and customized assistive devices to aid speech and communication. Participants in day rehabilitation need less medical care than inpatients but have intensive therapy needs.
Younger participants have different needs and goals.
Therefore, our DayRehabCenter team uses play and school activities to deliver therapy in a way that is meaningful for youngsters. Our program also addresses the behavioral and learning difficulties children often experience as well as the social skills and emotional issues particular to adolescents. Returning to school is the primary objective for both adolescents and children. Our team works with school personnel to ensure appropriate placement and support in the classroom. We also teach parents to advocate for their child's changing educational support needs.