We know that this is a very stressful time for everyone. Your child’s safety and well-being are our first priority.
We all know the importance of sensory breaks that many of our friends need throughout the day. We need to MOVE!!!
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…
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…
I want to take this moment to thank my entire team at DPT. We are comprised of OTs, SLPs, a PT and an office manager. Every single one of them has done an amazing job during this pandemic. I asked them to adopt to a way of treating that we had never discussed or planned. They all took it on…
The DPT Family COVID-19 Follow-up Check In Hard to believe it has been a month since our email detailing our Coronavirus Plan at DPT. We wanted to take this time to check in with everyone and extend our gratitude and thanks to each and every one of you for being part of our DPT family. Whether you are one of…
Sensory breaks are not just for kids and not just for telehealth. They are also know as movement breaks or a brain break. They can increase ones the ability to calm down, focus, learn and self-regulate. Many families are finding themselves facilitating their child’s school work or therapy sessions during these Stay in Place days. With everyone staying in place,…
DPT wasted no time jumping into TELEHEALTH for our existing families, when insurance companies allowed. What we have found has been a pleasant surprise. We get to see the children in their home environments. We can observe feeding from a new angle and see the supports in the home. It helps us help our families with real time therapy intervention. …