Staff members work as a team to develop individualized therapy programs to optimize development and address rehabilitation. Our team approach and child-friendly environment help children reach age-appropriate and condition-appropriate goals.
We want each child to reach his/her maximum potential!
Speech Therapy
The primary focus of WMC's pediatric speech therapy program is to allow the child to communicate to the best of his/her ability. Communication is a vital part of our society. Speech therapy is a fun, learning experience that helps children develop skills to become confident and successful communicators.
We work to improve:
* Speech/language skills
* Cognitive skills
* Play skills
* Swallowing/feeding
Occupational Therapy
The goal of WMC's pediatric occupational therapy program is to help each child participate in everyday activities, such as playing with other children, dressing/caring for themselves and helping out at home. Through the use of play, our occupational therapists help children acquire the skills needed for everyday living.
Some of the skills we work to improve are:
* Handwriting
* Self-care skills
* Fine motor and eye/hand coordination
* Sensory integration
Physical Therapy
WMC's pediatric physical therapy helps children with movement activities that allow them to experience independent interactions with the world around them. Through play and special equipment, our staff promotes fine motor skills and large motor activities.
Some areas of focus are:
* Promoting achievement of developmental milestones, such as rolling, crawling and walking for infants and toddlers
* Improving balance and coordination
* Providing stretching and strengthening exercises
Parental Involvement
Each child's success is strongly dependent upon parental involvement. Therapy does not stop when the child leaves the clinic, but must be carried through to the home environment. Pediatric therapists specialize in working with parents and caregivers to ensure home programs are in place to make each child's progress the best it can be.
Children Receiving Services
We treat children with a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to:
* Auditory Processing Disorder
* Autism Spectrum Disorders
* Cancer/Leukemia
* Cleft Palate
* Congenital Heart Disease
* Developmental Apraxia of Speech
* Developmental Delay
* Failure to Thrive
* Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
* Genetic Disorders/Birth Defects
* Language/Reading Disorders
* Orthopedic Injuries or Surgery
* Sensory Integration Disorders
* Torticollis
* Pain (Reflex Neurovascular Dystrophy)
* Any condition that affects a child's growth and development
All patients must be referred by a physician and are seen by appointment only.
WMC accepts most types of insurance. Please call your insurance company before your first appointment to find out if pediatric therapy services are covered by your health plan.
Office Information
171 American Way
Weirton, WV 26062
304-797-6104
Day and evening hours available.
