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Developmental, Relationship-Based Pediatric Therapy
- Episodic Speech Therapy
- Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Parent Coaching and Support
Child's Nature 2023 Update
Fermata Over a Rest
Child’s Nature is taking a sustained moment to rest. We are deeply grateful for the support shown to us by our families and colleagues during this time of transition. January 20, 2023 will be our last day in our clinic. We will then re-evaluate our focus, location and offerings to the community. Thank you for your kindness as we take a fermata over a rest. Intakes remain open for the services outlined below.
our specialty
AAC Evaluations & Episodic Therapy
Augmentative Alternative Communication
Child's Nature is an AAC evaluation practice in Central Illinois for children seeking Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC). We have an extensive variety of state-of-the-art speech generating devices, including eye gaze and head pointing technology. We frequently collaborate with OT and vision therapists to determine the most functional form of communication for each child.
Episodic Therapy for AAC - Our therapy provides a definitive start and stop date of focused and skilled intervention. With multiple bursts of family-centered and goal-focused intervention with session breaks, focus and progress can improve. Episodic bursts will be approximately 8 weeks long. Every child deserves a voice!
PARENT COACHING
Carrie Kerr provides Parent Coaching Services to help parents navigate raising a child with unique developmental needs. Individualized services are available by appointment, in person or by video, to review and support your child's educational, developmental and functional needs.
Community Collaborations
Neurodevelopmental Collaborative Clinic
- Neurodevelopmental Evaluations are available through our Neurodevelopmental Collaborative Clinic with Dr. Jennifer Huffman of The Able Center and Elisabeth Anderson of Anderson Educational Consulting. This path is for parents seeking both an educational and medical evaluation for consideration of Autism Spectrum or other neurodevelopmental differences.