Pediatric Therapy and Evaluations
Speech-Language Evaluations & Therapy
We believe in a firm foundation to language development that utilizes engagement, child-led play, books, and growth of the very important parent-child dyad. Child therapy is based on family priority, medical necessity and evidence based practices all while respecting a child's natural love for learning through play. Insurance or self pay.
Available in Peoria, East Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, and Champaign Illinois and surrounding areas.
Augmentative-Alternative Communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Evaluations and Therapy for children using speech generating devices. Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) certified therapists. We are familiar with the leading communication systems on the market, including Saltillo, PRC and Tobii-Dynavox devices as well as many iPad related apps for communication. Our specialists are highly experienced in alternative access methods, including switches, scanning and eye gaze technology. Insurance or self pay.
Available in Peoria, East Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, and Champaign Illinois and surrounding areas.
Social -Cognitive/Pragmatic Language Intervention
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Child's Nature and Connected Pediatric Intervention are offering a variety of programs that focus on the social-cognitive development of neurodiverse children and young adults. We focus on developing skills related to communication, socialization and imagination using the individual strengths and interests of our clients.
- Evaluation of Social-Cognitive Functioning
- Customized Treatment Plans
- Individual Sessions
- Small Group Sessions
- Consultation with school districts and IEP teams
Pediatric Physical & Occupational Therapy
Early Intervention PT/OT
Our therapists are credentialed therapists and evaluators with Early Intervention. Evaluations and ongoing therapy are provided for children ages 0-3 through the Illinois Early Intervention System. Contact us if you need help getting a referral. Funding through Early Intervention.
Pediatric PT/OT
Therapy is based on family priority, medical necessity and evidence based practices all while respecting a child's natural love for learning through play. Therapists are highly experienced in pediatrics. Insurance or self pay.
ACADEMIC Services
Individualized Academic Instruction
We provide 1:1 instruction addressing the educational needs of students with disabilities. Instruction is individualized, goal driven and progress monitored.
Academic instruction is provided by our master's level special education teacher and monitored by our special education advocate. Services are self-pay.
Resource Room
Students and parents are needing more support for the hybrid method of learning that is the result of social distancing. This new approach to education has proved very challenging for many families.
We are opening a resource room for specialized learning support. Our resource room is led by a master's level special education teacher and can be accessed online or in person at the East Peoria Clinic.
This program will assist students in organizing their school work, making a plan for the week, studying for tests, completing assignments, and implementing strategies to improve learning and retention.
Support can be online or in person at the East Peoria Clinic.
Available Fall 2020.
Reading/Writing Intervention
Services provided by our dual certified Occupational Therapist/Master's degree teacher. Each child will receive a portfolio review and screening to determine their individual needs. A program will be designed for that child using evidence based practices, including Orton Gillingham and Handwriting without Tears.
This program is designed for kids who are struggling with reading fluency, reading comprehension, spelling, and/or writing legibility.
Reading intervention is self-pay. Occupational Therapy component may be covered by insurance. Sessions are 1hour, 2x/week.
Counseling and Behavioral Therapy
Family Focused Solutions
Complex developmental disorders often include complex behavior that impacts the entire family. Our licensed clinical social worker meets with families in their home or at the clinic to discuss concerns and solutions related to behavior struggles and coping skills. Family focused treatment plans are designed, taught and supported to ensure successful behavior across a variety of settings.
advocacy & Professional development
Professional Development
We have presented at state, national and international conventions on various topics related to language development, disorders, and augmentative-alternative communication. As much as we love the big conventions, we are most happy when we can collaborate and provide specialized professional development to schools, daycares and families. Contact us to plan a presentation for your organization.
Advocacy
Even before we are therapists, we are advocates. Child's Nature is interested in the success of students outside of the clinic. It is especially important for parents to be knowledgeable contributors of their child's IEP and 504 plans. Carrie Kerr holds a Certificate in Special Education Advocacy from William and Mary Law School. She attends dozens of IEP meetings a semester alongside parents and their children.
Group Programs
Developmental Group Programs
We offer a variety of group programs throughout the summer months. We are hopeful 2021 will allow us to resume our high quality, family-focused developmental groups.
2021 Summer Programs Include:
Two-day-a-week Early Childhood Program
Social Thinking® Programs
AAC Language Group
Read & Hike Program for parents and preschoolers.
