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Therapeutic Services

Expert Speech Therapy for Children at Darling Pediatric Therapy

​Our speech-language pathologists are experts in helping children develop strong communication skills. Speech therapy at Darling Pediatric Therapy focuses on providing support for children with a variety of communication needs, including expressive, receptive, and social communication challenges.

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We take a multi-sensory approach to treatment, incorporating tactile, visual, and auditory methods to match each child’s learning style, strengths, and preferences. This approach ensures that therapy is both engaging and effective in helping children practice and improve their communication abilities.

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Our team has extensive experience in evaluating and treating children with a wide

range of speech and language disorders, including:

  • Expressive Language Difficulties

  • Receptive Language Difficulties

  • Executive Functioning Challenges

  • Language Processing Disorders

  • Literacy-Based Disorders

  • Articulation and Phonological Disorders

  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Dysarthria

  • Stuttering

  • Social Communication Difficulties

At Darling Pediatric Therapy, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care to help children reach their full communication potential. If you have concerns about your child’s speech or language development, we invite you to schedule a free consultation to learn more about how we can support your child’s growth and success.

Occupational Therapy for Pediatric Development at Darling Pediatric Therapy

Occupational therapy focuses on helping children develop the skills they need to participate fully in daily life activities. Our goal is to enhance your child’s independence and ability to function across important areas, including play, peer relationships, daily living skills, school activities, community involvement, and family life.

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Our experienced occupational therapists provide treatment to children with physical, sensory, and/or cognitive disabilities, using a tailored approach that targets specific skills critical to a child’s development. Key areas we address include:

  • Fine Motor Development

  • Motor Planning & Coordination

  • Sensory Processing

  • Visual Motor Skills

  • Gross Motor Development

  • Planning & Organization

  • Executive Functioning

At Darling Pediatric Therapy, we have extensive experience treating children with a range of diagnoses, including:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Sensory Processing Disorder

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

  • Developmental Delay (fine motor, gross motor, visual motor, global)

  • Coordination Disorders

  • Motor Planning Disorders

  • Seizure Disorders

  • Traumatic Brain Injuries/Concussions

  • Down Syndrome

  • Disordered Executive Functions

  • Dysgraphia (handwriting difficulties)

If you’re concerned about your child’s development in any of these areas, our team is here to help. Schedule a free consultation to learn how occupational therapy can support your child's growth and increase their ability to succeed in everyday activities.

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Expert Feeding Therapy 

Is your child a picky eater or a problem feeder? A child is considered a picky eater if their food repertoire is limited to 10-20 foods, however they will still eat at least one food from most food textures and food groups. A child is considered a problem feeer when they refuse entire food groups and/or food textures. This can lead to ‘food jag’ when a child eats the same foods prepared in the same manner every day or during every mealtime. Eventually, a child may lose interest in this preferred food, and not replace with another food, resulting in a more restrictive diet. This can be distressing for the entire family. Our feeding therapist is trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding which incorporates motor, oral, behavioral/learning, medical, sensory and nutritional factors in order to extensively evaluate and treat children with feeding concerns. The SOS feeding therapy approach is based on children’s typical developmental feeding steps, stages, and skills. During therapy, the feeding therapist will work to ensure mealtime is safe, supportive, and enjoyable. Treatment will target helping your child feel more comfortable around food, build a positive relationship with food, and help to expand their food repertoire to promote a more nutritionally balanced diet. 

Free 15-Minute Consultation

At Darling Pediatric Therapy, we offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation via phone or Zoom. This is a great opportunity to discuss any concerns you have about your child's development, ask questions about our services, and determine if a more in-depth evaluation is recommended.

To schedule your free consultation, please contact us today!

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