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…
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…
This Social Story is for children who may need some help getting used to seeing more people with face masks. The social story uses pictures and words to explain who they may have seen wear masks in the past. It explains that due to a “germ bug” COVID-19, more people are now wearing masks. It goes on to explain the…
The DPT Family Coronavirus Plan Below is an update on what we are doing to keep everyone safe: We are providing individual one on one therapy in eight individual break out rooms and two gyms, with a designated space for your child’s session. Social opportunities with other patients and children are on hold. Ball Pit, Bean Pit, Fabric swings have…
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. …