The Children’s Therapy Program is a clinically based family focused program providing one-on-one and small group physical, occupational and speech-language therapy to children with special needs. Provides therapy and support to families of children with autism, apraxia, expressive and/or receptive language delays, cerebral palsy, sensory integration concerns, phonological processing delays, developmental delays, Down Syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental pediatric diagnoses.

Offers special health care need for children with disabilities and the First Step program. Promotes an integrated system of services for infants, children and youth up to age 18 years who have or are at risk for chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions and require health and related services of a type or amount beyond what is generally needed. The nurse is able to help families navigate through complex medical systems and connect with resources. Provides home or office nursing visits for assessment, referral and health education through the second month after the baby is born.

Provides various services for children, such as car seat safety checks and car seat discounted fees, Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD Dental), and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN). - ABCD provides access to dental care throughout Benton Franklin Counties for children who have WA Apple Health (Medicaid). Provides assistance in finding a dentist that will fit location, timing and language preferences and assists in coordinating transportation and interpreter services. - CSHCN provides care coordination for children with complex health needs, assists families to coordinate care with medical providers, to access local resources for their child, and to understand cope with the child's health condition. - Car seat safety check are also provided at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, 2nd Wednesday of every month. Only by appointment.

Serves children who have serious physical, behavioral, or emotional conditions that require health related services beyond those required generally. The mission is to promote integrated systems of care that assure children with special health care needs have the opportunity to achieve the healthiest life possible and develop to their fullest potential. Promotes access to integrated, family centered, culturally competent and community based programs and services.

Provides Autism screening for ages 18 months thru adulthood. A combination of observation, interaction, interview, and standardized screening questionnaires are used by a masters-level autism specialist to determine the likelihood of autism.

Helps children ages birth to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities to be active and successful during their early childhood years and in the future. Early intervention services may include, but are not limited to: - Specialized instruction - Speech therapy - Occupational therapy - Physical therapy

Early Intervention Services are available through referrals from many sources for children ages birth to three. We provide free developmental screenings for each referral and our Family Resources Coordinators can link you and your child with resources and programs appropriate for your child’s development. Screenings can be done over the phone, at our center or in your home.

Provides in home services for children birth to three who have significant delays in cognitive, communication, motor, social or adaptive areas. Parents and staff will create an Individual Family Service Plan that outlines the concerns expressed from parents and family members and identifies the child’s special and unique needs. A Family Resources Coordinator will help coordinate programs and services for families and connect families with needed community resources and support. When a child turns three years of age, the staff helps transition children to preschool services, typically provided by the child’s local school district.

Provides a safety net for children involved in the child welfare system by ensuring their developmental and social-emotional needs are identified and addressed. It also strengthens relationships so that parents and caregivers can better work together for their child’s success. By supporting a child’s entire care team, CHERISH positively transforms a child’s developmental trajectory, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Center-based therapy program provides physical and occupational therapy and speech therapy.   In-home services may be arranged.   Services include individual therapy sessions to address specific developmental difficulties; parents are encouraged to ask questions, express concerns, and share hopes with center staff and other parents. Physical, Occupational, Speech-Language therapy and associated programs for children birth to 18 include: - Speech-language therapy - Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy - Oral Motor/Feeding Therapy - Parent Education and Support - Aquatic Therapy - Social Skills Groups - Fitness Center - Recommendations for orthotic assessment

Provides a range of services for individuals from birth through adulthood with autism spectrum disorders, including: -Diagnostic evaluations -Intervention services -Program consultation -Individual and group therapy -Social skills groups -Parent training -Summer programs Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team comprising educators, psychologists, behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physicians.

CYSHCN serves children who have or are at risk of having a serious physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional condition and require additional support. CYSHCN promotes integrated systems of care that assure children with special health care needs have the opportunity to achieve the healthiest life possible and develop to their fullest potential. Services can include: helping a family find or coordinate medical providers or a medical home, help accessing local resources or services for the child and provide information about local community resources, including parent support organizations and community coalitions.

Provides therapy and early childhood education for children under the age of three who are exhibiting significant delays in their development. All services are provided at home or the at the child's care provider. Supplemental services such as play groups and field trips are also offered to enrolled families.

Provides early intervention services to babies and toddlers living with developmental delays.   Services include   -  Physical therapy -  Occupational therapy -  Speech/language therapy -  Oral motor/feeding therapy -  Special education -  Family support -  Education Services are on-site or in the community and include home or day care visits.

Early Intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Treatment Clinic for young children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Clinic sessions are presently offered M-Th, three hours per day and over the course of 48 treatment days per child. Research and evidence-based treatment is specifically developed, coordinated and supervised by a DOH licensed behavior analyst.

Offers evaluations, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, family support and teacher services.

Information and referral regarding disabilities and community resources, newsletter, workshops, seminars and recreational/social events for families. Information provided to parents/guardians of children with a disability or chronic medical condition. Puts parents in touch with special services available to eligible children age birth to three in Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties.

Provides support for people who have a developmental disability in achieving greater independence and fulfillment on their pathway to employment. - Coordination of DDA employment and community inclusion services ages 21+ - Transition Services for young adults with developmental disabilities who have turned 21 years old and have graduated from High School. Adult Services to assist adults with developmental disabilities to find and maintain community integrated employment and live full participating and contributing lives within their community. - Community Education and Information Services are designed to increase public awareness and build community acceptance for including people with developmental disabilities.

Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) is a program that extends and improves access to medical services. Provides access for identification, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of children under the age of 18 with physically handicapping or potentially handicapping conditions. It reduces the financial impact these services have on families who lack adequate resources for care.   Children with special health care needs may benefit from services such as:   Early identification of health or developmental problems,    Screening and/or assessment of the child and family's concerns, priorities and resources,    Tracking or monitoring,    Therapeutic intervention(s) including family education and support, and resource identification, referral, and coordination.    Home visits and/or telephone consultations with a Community Health Nurse can help provide Care Coordination Services.  And offer education about the following:   Medical problems, the care needs and available resources    Child behavior, growth and development, and Nutrition, basic baby and childcare    Parenting issues    Immunization information    Safety issues    Stress reduction    Taking care of yourself to prevent illness    Assist with problem solving and decision making

Provides evaluations, services and supports to families with babies and young children that have suspected developmental delays and disabilities. Services offered include: - Speech therapy - Occupational therapy - Special education Early intervention also provides coaching and support to parents and caregivers to build upon family strengths and help children reach their full potential.

Innovative Services NW Pediatric Therapy provides an array of services to children with special needs including occupational, physical, and speech therapy, and special instruction and multi-disciplinary evaluations. They provide Early Intervention services for children who qualify for early intervention services, and also offer private therapy services at the clinic for children and youth. Additional specialties include feeding therapy, orthotics clinic, therapeutic listening, incontinence therapy, sensory-based therapy, special needs equipment fitting, multi-disciplinary evaluations, and intensive physical therapy.

Provides a safety net for children involved in the child welfare system by ensuring their developmental and social-emotional needs are identified and addressed. It also strengthens relationships so that parents and caregivers can better work together for their child’s success. By supporting a child’s entire care team, CHERISH positively transforms a child’s developmental trajectory, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Information and referral regarding disabilities and community resources, newsletter, workshops, seminars and recreational/social events for families. Information provided to parents/guardians of children with a disability or chronic medical condition. Puts parents in touch with special services available to eligible children age birth to three in Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties.

Offers early support services for families of children with disabilities, and assessments for children birth to 3 years of age that may have developmental concerns. Services can include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Early Childhood Special Education, Social Worker, Infant Mental Health, ABA, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietitian, and Family Resources Coordination.  The Infant Toddler Program is certified by the State of Washington as the following:   Neurodevelopmental Program by the Department of Health, Early Support Provider Agency by DCYF, Developmental Disabilities Center through DSHS, Holly Ridge Center is Early Support Services Provider Program for Kitsap County and part of North Mason County (North Mason School District area).

Home-based therapy program provides early intervention services (Speech, Occupational, Physical, Oral motor therapies, early education, and Family Resource Coordination) for families and children ages birth to three, with a developmental delay or a diagnosed disability including: -  Down syndrome -  Cerebral palsy -  Autism spectrum disorders   Services are provided in a child's natural environment, a place the child normally is during the day including home, daycare, a relative's home, or a community setting.    Information is shared with the family about child development and strategies are provided to help families feel supported as their child's primary teacher.