She is a participant in the 'Healing Sounds' program at the hospital. We work closely with the medical team of physical therapists, nurses, physicians and respiratory therapists to improve the functional projected outcome for all infants. The care we provide is developmentally supportive and family centered. It includes assessment and treatment of infants with disorganization or dysfunction with neurobehavioral skills, pre-feeding skills, feeding skills, muscle tone, range of motion and positioning. Interventions are initiated when developmentally appropriate and when the infant is medically stable.
Treatment can vary.
It may be observation of the infant's response to care and handling followed by recommendations to help protect the infant's neuro-vascular status. It could involve range of motion and positioning to help maintain joint integrity. It also involves special education and training for the baby's family. A premature infant is often a high needs child, requiring special care, which can be overwhelming.