Children's Therapy Program

The Children’s Therapy Program at Skagit Regional Health is a clinically based, family focused program providing one-on-one attention and small group physical, occupational and speech-language therapy to children with a full range of needs, including children with special needs. Our pediatric rehabilitation services includes family education and home programs.

Conditions We Treat in Children with Rehabilitation Needs

Physical therapist with young boy Children who have any of the following diagnoses or conditions may benefit from our specialized pediatric rehabilitation services:

ADD/ADHD
Apraxia
Articulation
Asperger’s Syndrome
Ataxia
Auditory processing issues
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Chromosomal anomalies
Delays in gross motor development coordination difficulties
Developmental delays
Difficulty with feeding
Down Syndrome
Expressive language
Feeding disorders
Fine motor delays
Handwriting difficulties
Hydrocephalus
Hypotonia
Motor planning difficulties
Muscular Dystrophy
Musculoskeletal impairments
Neuromotor conditions
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
Receptive language
Sensory integrative dysfunctions
Speech impairments
Spina Bifida
Toe walking
Torticollis

Comprehensive Pediatric Training in Each Specialty Area

Our certified therapists have comprehensive training in a wide range of therapeutic techniques, including additional pediatric specialization for:

Alternative and augmentative communication
Feeding/swallowing
Floor time
Fluency
Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT)
Sensory integration
Therapeutic listening
Therapeutic Touch Program

Learn How to Refer Your Child to Children’s Therapy Services

First, talk to your child’s pediatrician about any concerns you may have with your child’s growth and development. Your child’s physician will send a referral to our children’s therapy team. Once the referral is sent to us, you will receive a phone call from one of our unit coordinators to schedule an appointment and to go over your specific concerns and help process your insurance.

For More Information About the Children’s Therapy Program

To learn more about the Children’s Therapy Program at Skagit Regional Health, please contact one of our team members at 360-814-2699. We can help you understand the therapy services that would best benefit your child. Click here for a map to the department.