Pediatric Therapy in Cumberland

Pediatric Care in Cumberland from Our Specialists

Our pediatric therapists are extensively trained to evaluate and treat children from infancy into young adulthood utilizing proven, play-based techniques that engage kids’ bodies and minds.
We create joyful environments where children feel safe, respected and motivated to participate fully in customized activities promoting developmental gains and functional progress.

Treatment plans holistically address areas like:

• Physical milestones – rolling, sitting, walking, running, etc.
• Motor coordination and balance
• Strength, flexibility and endurance
• Fine motor control – grasping, pinching, manipulating objects
• Sensory processing and regulation
• Speech and language development
• Cognitive/perceptual skills
• Behavioral regulation and social interaction
• Activities of daily living – dressing, feeding, hygiene
• Accommodations and adaptations to enhance participation

We continually tailor interventions and communicate with care teams based on the child’s evolving needs while benchmarking progress against standardized norms. Input from parents and teachers helps guide priorities.

Benefits: How Pediatric Therapy in Cumberland Helps

Pediatric therapy facilitates development while helping children gain skills for independence. But approaches must nurture emotional health and self-confidence too.

Pediatric-focused services benefit children by:

1. Supporting Developmental Milestones
Our therapists identify foundation abilities critical for progressing towards major milestones in mobility, speech/language, cognition, motor skills and behavior. Activities strengthen core capacities to pave the way for more advanced skills.

We create play-based challenges targeting the just-right level of difficulty needed to coax advancement to the next milestone or life skill. This scaffolds development, allowing children to practice emerging abilities. Our therapists also educate families on important markers while providing supportive strategies for fostering progress at home between therapy sessions.

2. Improving Functional Abilities
We design play-based challenges and environmental adaptations to help children safely participate in meaningful occupations and daily living tasks appropriate for their age like self-feeding, dressing, writing, bicycle riding and more to enhance independence.
Breaking down larger goals around self-care, play or academic activities into incremental steps allows children to experience success in accessing age-expected activities. Increasing independence and peer inclusion fosters self-confidence.

3. Enhancing Quality of Life
Our compassionate approach aims to improve children’s quality of life while reducing family stress. We identify strategies for participating in preferred activities and provide guidance on parenting techniques that optimize development and manage challenging behaviors.

Caregiver training empowers families to advocate for their child’s needs within educational and healthcare systems. By arming them with knowledge on the disorder, prognosis, effective interventions, and resources, they can better support progress outside of therapy sessions.

4. Facilitating Long-Term Success
Early intervention is key for establishing solid foundations and wiring healthy neural connections to mitigate future issues. We equip children with skills for confidence, social interaction and self-regulation – building blocks for relationships, education and life. Our therapists always keep the child’s long-term prognosis in mind when establishing goals and treatment planning, ensuring we target abilities that will equip them for independence and success into adulthood.

About The Author

Dr. Brianna Landry, is a licensed physical therapist who puts patients at the forefront of their care. With years of experience, they guide individuals towards achieving their best selves. At Peak Physical Therapy in Cumberland, Dr. Brianna Landry crafts individualized plans using cutting-edge techniques, empowering patients to overcome limitations and thrive.

Additional Services For Comprehensive Care

To help children reach their full potential, we offer additional services including:

• Feeding Therapy – Provided by occupational and speech therapists to address challenges like difficulty transitioning to textures, avoiding foods, gagging or trouble chewing and swallowing.
• Assistive Technology Consultations – Evaluations for mobility equipment, communication devices and adaptive playing gear to enhance functional abilities and independence.
• Parent Education & Support Groups – Workshops providing caregivers with knowledge on their child’s condition along with coping strategies and opportunities to connect with other families facing similar challenges.
• Care Coordination – Seamless collaboration and information sharing between all providers caring for the child including physicians, school/daycare staff, home health workers and more to ensure unified efforts.

Facilitating Progress at Peak Physical Therapy

At Peak Physical Therapy, our pediatric occupational, speech and physical therapists tap into the power of play to foster development while helping every child gain skills critical for independence and confidence. We consider it a privilege to support families through this journey as their child grows. While we can’t erase developmental conditions and related challenges, we can help reveal each child’s full potential. Please reach out if you have your child evaluated or call us to discuss their specific delays and challenges. Let’s ensure they don’t miss vital windows for intervention during these pivotal early years. We look forward to supporting their success!