Pediatric therapy
Welia Health’s pediatric therapists focus specifically on the needs of children. We offer a complete spectrum of physical, occupational and speech therapy services with the goal of helping children reach their greatest potential in daily living skills, mobility, communication and social interaction skills. E
Who benefits from pediatric therapy?
Every day, we work with children with a variety of diagnoses, including:
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Sensory processing disorder
- ADHD
- Developmental delays
- Cerebral palsy
- Torticollis
- Brachial plexus injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Down Syndrome or other syndromes
- Orthopedic conditions
- Muscular diseases and muscular in-coordination
- Gait abnormalities
- Speech and language delays
- Feeding problems
Therapists tailor a child- and family-centered care plan for each patient and set therapeutic goals to work toward, both in the clinic and at home. Therapy consists of play-based activities to build functional skills while appealing to each child’s interests.
Additional resources
- KidsHealth
- The Role of Occupational Therapy with Children and Youth
- American Occupational Therapy Association Fact Sheet
- Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Fact Sheets
Pediatric therapy services are available in Mora, Hinckley and Pine City. To learn more, call Rehabilitation Services at 320.225.3356. A referral may be required for pediatric therapy services, please check with your primary care provider and your insurance carrier.
Welia Health’s rehabilitation team offers a wide range of services from sports medicine and athletic training, physical and occupational therapy, specialty care for cardiovascular and respiratory patients, pediatric therapy, hand therapy, speech-language pathology, wound care, and sleep medicine.