Our physical therapists evaluate and treat children with orthopaedic, neuro-muscular, congenital, skeletal and developmental conditions to restore and enhance their mobility and enable them to participate in age related appropriate activities. Our physical therapists are able to address children with the following challenges:
Our Services
Treehouse Pediatric Therapy is an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic that provides services to children between the ages of 0 and 18.
Physical Therapy
- Congenital Disorders (Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Spina Bifida)
- Torticollis
- Crawling or walking delays
- Evaluation and assessment for orthotics and equipment
- Pediatric Incontinence
- Gross Motor Delays
- Gait Impairments
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Syndromes that may have an effect on motor development
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists are all highly trained and work with children to develop the functional skills they need to participate at home, school, and in the community. We use a variety of modalities and sensory motor equipment to achieve your child’s individual goals. Our OT services assist children who have the following diagnoses or difficulties:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy and other neurological impairments
- Down Syndrome
- Developmental Delay
- Fine and Gross Motor Coordination Difficulties
- Sensory Processing Difficulties
- Feeding Challenges
- Behavioral and Self-Calming challenges
- Vestibular Processing Difficulties
- Handwriting and other Visual Motor Concerns
Speech and Language Therapy
Our speech and language pathologists focus on helping children develop and enhance their communication skills. They evaluate the child to identify their needs and areas of strength. SLPs then develop a plan to address the child’s needs and involve parents and caregivers in providing a home carryover program. They coordinate with other disciplines to provide the best possible care including co-treatments. Social language groups are offered in the summer. Speech-language pathologists have extensive training and experience to provide therapy to children with the following diagnoses:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Delayed Speech and Language Development
- Language and Processing Disorders
- Social Pragmatic Language Impairments
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Swallowing Difficulties
- Oral-motor Impairments
- Sensory Feeding Disorders
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
- Voice and Fluency disorders
- Difficulties with Phonological Awareness and Pre-reading skills
Pelvic Floor Health
Treehouse Pediatric Therapy is a leading provider of pediatric pelvic floor health in state. Our pelvic floor therapists provide specialized treatment for children experiencing bowel and bladder issues. They investigate all possible origins of the issue at hand, and extrapolate on those causes through a combination of therapeutic techniques including biofeedback, stretching, behavioral tracking, and more. The therapists will create a plan specific to the child’s needs and goals, as it is their priority for their services to have the patient at the center of treatment. We find value in collaborative therapy, so we also require children receiving this therapy to have a consultation with our dietitian, which can help further identify root causes of the pelvic floor issues. Pelvic floor therapy can benefit children struggling with:
- Enuresis
- Encopresis
- Constipation
- Pelvic floor muscle weakness
- Painful urination/bowel movement
Dietitian Services
Our Pediatric Dietitian educates, counsels and equips children and families with the tools they need for a healthier lifestyle. They can assist families in areas such as evaluating growth patterns/current food intakes, provide focused education to combat nutritional “gaps”, discuss how to navigate feeding behaviors, help uncover food allergies, and provide care for digestive problems. During the session, the dietitian will take a diet history, assess current eating and exercise habits, and devise an individualized strategy for healthful eating with each patient and family. They are able to address children with the following issues:
- Growth/weight issues
- Congenital disorders
- Picky eating
- Sports Nutrition
- Food allergies
- Bladder/bowel issues
- Nutrient deficiency
- Feeding/swallowing difficulties (tube feedings)
- GI problems
- Eating disorders
- Lactation concerns
Neuro Clinic
Neuro Team Mission
Using a family-centered approach and evidence based practice, the Treehouse Neuro Team of PTs, OTs, and SLPs strive to provide an accessible, supportive, and challenging environment that encourages independence within the neurodiverse population.
Pediatric Neurological Conditions Treated
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Congenital Disorders
- Movement Disorders
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Hydrocephalus
- Concussion
Interventions Provided
- Adaptive Equipment/Device Evaluation and Assessment
• Ex: standers, gait trainers, wheelchairs, bath chairs, orthotics, 3D printed devices, etc. - Inter-disciplinary Home Evaluations
- Activity-Based Motor Learning (fully equippmen kitchen and garden space)
- Spasticity Management
- Serial casting
- Functional Electrical Stimulation
- KinesioTaping, Cupping, Pain Management
- Compensatory Strategy Training (energy conservation, mindfulness, activity modification, metacognition, etc.)
- Functional Vision and Cognitive Training through Blaze Pods
- Gait Training through Lite Gait
- Mirror Training
- Whole Body Vibration through Hypervibe
- Virtual Reality through Oculus
Feeding Clinic
The Treehouse team is very excited to announce the development of our own Feeding Clinic! The Feeding Clinic is designed to provide children with extensive, individualized care from our feeding team that consists of a Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational therapist, Dietitian, and Gastrointestinal doctor.
The specialized plan of care will be tailored to the child based on interviews with the parent and child, along with relevant questionnaires and assessments. We feel that this collaborative approach will allow for the best treatment to discover all causes of the issues at hand and better meet the child’s treatment goals in the long term.
School Contracts
Treehouse offers therapy services to public schools, private schools and special needs schools. Since 2012, Treehouse has helped local school districts staff their therapy teams’ year long contracts, FLMA leaves, and extended school year periods over the summer break.
Our therapists are adept at working in both clinic and school environments as they understand the subtle differences in treatments and goals across the environments. Almost all of our therapists have been in a school environment at some point in their career or through Treehouse.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based, scientific approach to therapy. ABA uses the principles of behavior to increase socially significant behavior and decrease inappropriate behavior. It is proven to be effective in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
At Treehouse, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will complete an extensive evaluation and create an individualized treatment plan to best fit the needs of your child. Your child will receive individualized 1:1 therapy and frequent, ongoing analysis of their progress to ensure positive outcomes. At Treehouse, ABA services are offered primarily within a clinic setting to prioritize skill acquisition in a highly structured and supportive environment. Consistent support is offered to caregivers by the BCBA to ensure generalization of skills to the home environment. At Treehouse, we have a strong multidisciplinary approach allowing all disciples to work collaboratively to maximize your child’s progress.
Your BCBA will prioritize skill acquisition in the following areas:
- Language
- Imitation skills
- Gross/fine motor skills
- Visual/perceptual skills
- Daily living skills
- Social and independent play skills
- Community skills
- Reading
- Writing
- Group instruction
Your BCBA will offer support in decreasing negative behavior in the following areas:
- Hitting
- Biting
- Screaming
- Hand flapping
- Non-compliance
- Scripting
- Any repetitive/stereotypic behaviors
Social Groups
Here at Treehouse, we understand how crucial social development is for all children. For families interested in providing their child with additional social experiences, our social groups could be right for you! Led by multiple licensed Speech or Occupational therapists at the clinic, the social groups typically range from 3-6 children in a similar age group.
The social groups are most popular during the summer, but can run at any time of the year with enough interest. The therapists that facilitate these groups focus on encouraging interaction with peers, verbalizing emotions, understanding and expressing social cues, sharing and playing well with others, learning problem-solving skills, as well as much more.
Our social groups are open to current and new children alike. If you are a new family interested in joining a social group, we do ask that the child and parent come to the clinic for a visit before the start of the group to ensure that the relationship will be a good fit for everyone.
Please give us a call if you are interested in learning more about the social groups or how to enroll.