Here are a few of the many benefits to Summit Pediatric Therapy’s home-based services:
- Summit Pediatric Therapy’s collaborative approach provides the most comprehensive support for families. We work closely with speech, occupational, and physical therapists, nurses, private and public schools, and other medical specialists involved in the child’s care.
- Infants and children seen at home may be happier and more relaxed which can lead to increased participation and better outcomes.
- Caregiver empowerment. Summit Pediatric Therapy’s provides support at a stressful time in parents’ lives and encourages family participation. Caregiver education regarding your child’s unique therapy requirements takes place within the family’s routine and utilizes the family’s own resources. They are taught to monitor and report change, which helps make therapy more meaningful and promotes involvement, understanding, and acceptance.
- Improved follow-through is noted with exercises and daily activities, as your family takes an active role in progressing your child’s development and in providing the best home environment available for the child. When the family is “on-board”, maximal independent functioning is promoted!
- Transportation stressors are eliminated.
- Home-based therapists can easily assure that the most appropriate, functionally supportive equipment is ordered and truly used by your family.
- The home environment can readily be adapted for equipment or therapeutic benefit.
- Attendance is improved for medical and therapy appointments.
Home-based therapy is an important tool for your child’s comprehensive care. As a part of the overall healthcare plan, it can improve outcomes for children with speech or motor delays and can make a positive change in your family’s life. We hope to be a bright spot in your day when we come to your home!