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Down Syndrome Treatment & Therapy
Down Syndrome Treatment & Therapy Scientifically… Down syndrome is a genetic condition resulting from the presence of one extra copy of the 21st chromosome resulting in a total of 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Developmentally…. This extra chromosome causes both physical and cognitive challenges usually meaning there is a delay in these areas.…
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Frequently Asked Questions Q: How long will I have to wait for an appointment? A: ABC aims to have all children seen within 2 weeks of a referral. Often times, it is within the same week. Q: Does insurance cover therapy? A: All insurance plans are different, but ABC is “in-network” with all major insurers…
Read MoreDevelopmental Checklist
Developmental Checklist Gross Motor Skills By 4 months Bears weight on forearms when on belly Plays with feet Holds head in midline Rolls from back to side Brings hands together when laying on back By 6 months Grasps rattle when placed in hand Reaches toward and touches toy Hits at dangling objects with hands Responds…
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Our dynamic approach to therapy produces amazing results in our clients every day. Kids gain skills faster because of our unique treatment, facility, and staff. Our child-directed approach is more fun for kids and helps them achieve their goals faster than more traditional therapy methods. Go to our Facebook page to see our full collection…
Read MoreThe Gross Motor Path
The Gross Motor Path Your child’s physical therapist will design a home exercise program that is specific to your child’s needs. Each phase is a BIG STEP to being ON THE GO! Starting Line: Mobility begins with a strong foundation This means strong back and belly muscles Phase One: Rolling from back to belly Rolling…
Read MoreChildren’s Therapy Serving Dayton and Cincinnati
Children’s Therapy in Cincinnati and Dayton, OH Do you ever see your child get frustrated when they can’t do something their friends can do? Do you ever wonder what your child should or shouldn’t be doing as they get older? At ABC, our team of Speech, Physical, and Occupational therapists play games and work TOGETHER…
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Our Vision I Believe… I created ABC because I believe our special children are typical children stuck inside bodies that have not yet learned how to work. I believe every child has a voice. We must figure out how to hear it. I believe all our special children can be mobile, and we are challenged…
Read MoreThe Fine Motor Skill Path
The Fine Motor Skill Path Starting Line: Fine motor skills are tasks that require the use of small muscles. Success with these activities begins with a strong foundation. This means strong back and belly muscles. As the body’s foundation, a strong back and belly will allow the shoulder to work more effectively. The hand will…
Read MoreI Filled Out The Interactive Screening Tool….Now What?
The ABC Interactive Screening Tool was developed to empower the parent. We want parents to know what to challenge and when. We do not want your child arriving at preschool or kindergarten not being able to cut, put on their coat or eat the snack provided. What can you, as a parent, do to ensure…
Read MoreFrom 1 to 2, building phrases!
By the time a toddler has a vocabulary of at least 30-40 words, they begin to put words together into 2-word phrases (the child must be USING the 30-40 words in spontaneous speech to comment/request/label, not just imitating). The general “rule of thumb” is that at age one, children use only ONE word to communicate,…
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