Therapies for Kids
NorthLakes has three kid-focused therapies to help children overcome challenges and build confidence.
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.
We also have a lending closet for certain therapy equipment.
Kid-focused therapies:
Not all locations offer all therapies.
Lactation counseling is available in Eau Claire.
Occupational Therapy
We help kids learn, improve, or recover skills they need for everyday life. Occupational therapy may help with things like:
- Reaching growth & development goals
- Fine motor skills, like holding a pencil
- Eating, dressing, and other daily tasks
- Managing feelings and emotions
Physical Therapy
We help kids get stronger, stay balanced, and move better. Physical therapy can increase confidence by helping with things like:
- Balance and coordination
- Weak muscles and pain
- Crawling and walking delays
- Teaching how to use mobility aids
- Recovery after surgery
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Speech Therapy
We help kids build communication skills and also work with drinking and eating problems. Speech therapy can help with things like:
- Making speech sounds
- Understanding and using language
- Feeding and swallowing
- Using speech-generating devices
Providers
Paying for Care
We work with you to find ways to pay. We accept Medicaid/BadgerCare, Medicare, and most insurance. We can help you get insurance and apply for our Sliding Fee.
Nurse Line
If you are having an emergency, call 9-1-1. To talk with a nurse, call your local clinic and choose option 2. For after-hours help, call (888) 834-4551.
Extra Support
Life can be complicated. We listen and may be able to help with things like rides to appointments, food, housing, family needs, and paying for care.