DPT is growing with the addition of a full time Physical Therapist Stephanie Pope and two Speech Language Pathologists: Olivia Dixon and Jason Dwyer.
We are also thrilled to announce our own Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist Physical Therapist Stephanie Pope will be with us full time in November.
IMMEDIATE NEED for a Speech Therapist for an existing caseload of 25 hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a growing need for additional hours and days with a build up to 30 + hours. IF YOU want to make a difference in all the lives of special children. IF YOU want to set your own pace. IF…
Zappos is now expanding their adaptive line to include customized shoe buying, allowing purchases of just one shoe or a combination of sizes! For now, it is just a pilot program, but what a difference this could make for so many families! You can now buy a single shoe or build a pair using different sizes from some of your…
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…
At DPT we have utilized the Accessible Chef recipes with great success. Accessible Chef is a website free to the public. They have a collection of free visual recipes. The recipes help to teach cooking skills to individuals with disabilities. The visual recipes make use of task analysis, by breaking down a complex task into manageable steps. Students may require…
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…
Sleep is an essential part of our day to ensure we are healthy and ready to engage in what life has to offer. Going to sleep and getting enough sleep are important skills for children to learn. Optimal sleep helps to ensure that children are able to play and ready to participate in daily activities at school or at home,…
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…
Lekotek of Georgia serves children with a wide range of disabilities. They began in December 1983 providing services. They primarily serve children from birth to 8 years of age, with computer services also available to adolescents and young adults. Minimal fees are charged for some activities, but full and partial scholarships are always available. The heart of Lekotek is its…