Your baby may never has met anyone who isn’t his/her parent, or may only ever has seen his/her grandparents from a distance. He/she may not have had the same opportunities to interact with other children as babies born in previous years. Unfortunately, support systems for babies and their families have been disrupted and redefined. We have all adopted to “new…
Our former ball pit has been repurposed. We just had the grand opening of the CRASH PIT. It has received rave reviews by our most loyal ball pit fans. It provides great input to our kids when they jump in while giving some nice balance challenges. The most important part is the ease of cleaning between use. This can easily…
Mask alternative being tried @ Darling Pediatric Therapies, thanks to one of our families.
We know that this is a very stressful time for everyone. Your child’s safety and well-being are our first priority.
We are working hard at DPT to provide the safest environment possible in which to provide therapy in the clinic setting, while adhering to the CDC and the Governor of GA’s orders.
Q: Is DPT still doing Telehealth Therapy? A: Yes, we are if it is still allowed by your child’s insurance company and if it is beneficial to your child’s therapy plan. Talk to your therapist and Darlene if there is a need or situation that arises that would warrant telehealth therapy to resume. Q: Who do I need to tell…
Many children will have challenges wearing a face mask, as this maybe required when they to school. Our children with sensory issues will be more impacted. Many resources exists for families with regards to social stories about masks. Step one is to explain the situation to your child. Choose a time when your child is calm to speak to them…
Returning to a schedule at DPT frequently asked Q and A: Q: We are still doing telehealth; when do I need to resume my “normal” schedule with DPT? A: As summer begins to come to an end, we certainly encourage you to have your child resume their regularly scheduled time spot with DPT, even if you are still doing some…
SAFETY IN THERAPY There have been some changes at Darling Pediatric Therapies since Covid-19. We have made those changes to keep your children safe. One of the changes we made back in March, was to remove our crash pads from our main gym and our train depot. The covering was frequently laundered, but could not be cleaned and dried between…
Because so many of those they serve are especially vulnerable to COVID-19, the FOCUS staff has shifted all of their programming and support away from in-person activities for the time being. They are providing daily activities adapted for children with special needs to do with their families. FOCUS began in 1983 when two medically fragile children shared a hospital room.…