Childrens Therapy & Rehab

Specializing in all Aspects of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology strictly for children

A Single Source for Pediatric Rehabilitation Services Serving children, adolescent and teen patients from birth to 18 years

South of New Advocate Sherman Hospital Off Randall Road 790 Fletcher Drive Suite 101 Elgin, IL  60123 Phone: 847-697-7800 Fax: 847-697-7807

At Children's Therapy & Rehab Specialists we utilize leading pediatric clinical approaches to developing a care plan while tracking our patient's progress and documenting their outcomes for most effective use of resources.  We provide free 15 minute screenings to help parents and primary care physicians determine the necessity of a therapy evaluation. Let us help your infant, toddler, adolescent and teen children be kids.

Physical Therapy We specialize in pediatric physical therapy.  We work with children from birth through young adulthood.  Our physical therapists have experience working with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Muscular Dystrophy, Orthopedic Injuries, CVA, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spina Bifida, Tortocollis, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Pediatric-trained physical therapists provide comprehensive evaluations and develop care plans guided by a clinical approach. When appropriate, they use innovative new technology as part of specific therapies.  

These Serial Casting comments and guidelines are intended for use in patients 0-25 years of age with limitation in range of motion or those at risk of limitation in range of motion.  These may include but are not limited to the following patient diagnosis:

Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy (CP), Decreased Range Of Motion, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Decreased passive range of motion and or spasticity can be symptoms common to patients with cerebral palsy (CP), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and idiopathic toe walking (ITW).  Spasticity is typically caused by damage to the part of the brain (motor cortex) that controls voluntary movement.  Patients that present with increased muscle tone and abnormal movement patterns are at a higher risk of muscle tightness.

Contractures and hypertonicity with associated limitations of passive and active range of motion are impairments frequently addressed in the rehabilitation of individuals with neuromuscular, neurological, and some soft tissue disorders.  Spasticity is a muscular hypertonicity characterized by a velocity-dependent increased resistance to stretch, which is known to interfere with voluntary movement.  Decreased range of motion at a joint results in abnormal movement and alignment at that joint with resultant decreased functional mobility.

Serial casting is a conservative technique that may be used to improve joint range in children with idiopathic toe walking (ITW) or spasticity.  Serial casting in the cerebral palsy patient population has been shown to improve range of motion.

The Kinesio Taping Methodâ is a taping technique applied over muscles to reduce pain and inflammation, relax overused muscles, and to facilitate muscles in movement.  Kinesioâ tape, “ a flexible, latex-free tape that could be used on our Pediatric patients, neuromuscular, neurological and other medical conditions.”

Speech Therapy Our speech pathologists have expertise in a wide variety of areas.  They work closely with physicians, educators, family and others on prompt, thorough assessments and results-oriented care plans.

Occupational Therapy Our pediatric-focused occupational therapists utilize the most current standardized evaluation tools to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

Occupational therapy gives us skills for the job of living.  Occupational therapy enhances body awareness; improving attention and developing hand functions for success during play activities, school tasks, and daily living.  Through occupational therapy, children develop their sense of self as they interact with family, friends, and others to learn and play.  Occupational therapy can promote self-confidence and independence through the development of:

The DIR/Floortime Model is a framework that helps our Floortime Trained Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists conduct a comprehensive assessment and develop an intervention program tailored to the unique challenges and strengths of children with developmental issues.  The objectives of the DIR/Floortime Model are to build healthy foundations for social, emotional and intellectual capacities.

·         The Developmental part of The Model describes the building blocks of this foundation.  This includes helping children to develop capacities to attend and remain calm and regulated, engaged and relate to others, imitate and respond to all types of communication.  These developmental capacities are essential for spontaneous and empathetic relationships as well as the mastery of academic skills. 

·         The Individual part of The Model describes the unique biologically based ways each child takes in, regulates and responds to, and comprehends sensations such as sound and touch.

·         The relationship part of The Model describes the learning relationship with therapists and others who tailor their affect based interactions to the child’s individual differences and developmental capacities to enable progress in mastering the essential foundations.

As a comprehensive framework The Floortime Model at Children’s Therapy & Rehab Specialists typically involves an interdisciplinary team that can include a Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist or both to develop an individualized functional profile that captures each child’s unique needs. 

·         Is Unable to Properly Gauge the Appropriate Amount of Pressure on Writing Utensils (e.g. Holds a Pencil too Tightly, possibly breaking it)

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the most comprehensive and effective approach to improving the lives of children and the families of children with autism.  The ABA approach uses a mixture of psychological, education, and developmental techniques based upon the needs of the child.  This includes teaching social, motor, language, communication, and cognitive skills. 

As signs of autism begin to appear in a child’s life. Parents are usually the first to notice the symptoms.  They may observe that their child is not responsive to other people, avoids eye contact, or engages in repetitive and sometimes harmful behavior.  Raising a child is a rewarding and challenging time for any family, but when children are faced with behavioral or developmental issues associated with autism, sometimes extra support and guidance is needed.  That’s where Children’s Therapy and Rehab Specialists come in. Our services are designed to meet the unique needs of children and their families, helping everyone overcome obstacles and create foundations for future success. 

Studies have shown that ABA techniques are a proven treatment and the method of choice for treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at any level.  Even if the child does not achieve a “best outcome” result of normal functioning levels in all areas, nearly all children with autism benefit from intensive ABA programs.

·         -Collaboration with, and support for the parent, guardian, and or individual who customarily provide ongoing behavioral support

Autism is the most common condition of the Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD’S) a category of neurological disorders marked by noticeable impairment in areas of development.  It is typically identified within the first 3 years of a child’s life, and characterized by difficulties with social interaction, repetitive behaviors, verbal and nonverbal communication problems, obsessive or severely limited activities and interests

South of New Advocate Sherman Hospital Off Randall Road 790 Fletcher Drive Suite 101 Elgin, IL  60123 Phone: 847-697-7800 Fax: 847-697-7807

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