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…
As we are slowly transitioning back to the clinic setting, several questions have been asked. In hopes of answering many, we are posting the frequent ones below. Q: When is DPT going to open? A: DPT continues to remain open, as we are deemed “essential healthcare caregivers” by the Department of Homeland Security. Initially, we significantly reduced our hours to…
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…
The COVID-19 Disability Form was created to help friends, family members and clients receive quality medical treatment. The form was reviewed by physicians, and families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Having the form, and the accompanying documents noted on page 2 of the form, will help alert the hospital staff. So, the form will give the preferred communication…
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. …
Children cope better when their parents are resilient and have strong social supports. So take time for yourself and your own mental well-being. Try to establish a “new normal” in terms of daily routines. Children tend to like predictability and routines. It might help to make a daily schedule while schools are closed so that kids know what will happen…
It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. Specific guidelines suggest the following: Remain calm and reassuring. Make yourself available. Avoid excessive blaming. Monitor television viewing and social media. Maintain a normal routine to the extent possible. Be honest and accurate by checking the website. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Know the…
Darling Pediatric Therapies will be one of the vendors at the BEECH Bazaar Homeschool Expo on March 5th @ 6:30 PM to 9 PM. Located @ Lanier Technical Institute. The Goal is to provide a FREE event for ALL area homeschoolers. You will have the chance to meet with various vendors that provide services to the Homeschool Community in…