NorthLakes has three kid-focused therapies to help children overcome challenges and build confidence. Here are some ways they may help. Our team works with babies and kids up to age 18. We work with you as a family to make a treatment plan that helps your child reach personal goals and thrive.
Parents can also borrow therapy equipment for either service from our lending closet to see if it’s a good match for their child before making a purchase.
Lactation counseling services are available at our Ashland location.
Occupational Therapy
Our therapists work with individuals to gain independence and promote the development of skills needed to function and socialize. Here are examples of what they may help with:
- Reaching growth & development goals
- Fine motor skills, like holding a pencil
- Eating, dressing, and other daily tasks
- Managing feelings and emotions
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapists help patients develop strength and range of motion and relieve pain. We use a multi-disciplinary approach to find the most effective treatments for our patients. Our goal is to promote wellness and help each child reach their maximum potential. Examples of what they may help with include:
- Balance and coordination
- Weak muscles and pain
- Crawling and walking delays
- Using mobility aids, like walkers
Speech Therapy
Our team works with individuals to support the communication growth needed for interaction and socialization. We help patients develop proper eating and swallowing techniques for safe and adequate nutrition and hydration. Examples of what they can help with include:
- Making speech sounds
- Understanding and using language
- Feeding and swallowing
- Using speech generating devices
