ICCD provides an array of supportive services to children, according to their individual needs. These services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy (in English and Spanish), counseling, consultation and nursing services. A multi-lingual staff of social workers provides many family-oriented services as well.
We believe that our therapy programs must support the work being done in the classroom and encourage the learning of skills desired by parents. Therapists use their specialized knowledge to help children directly in therapy and to assist parents, teachers and each other in helping children learn.
How Services
Are Provided
Children can receive
therapy services in a number of different ways according to their
needs and the requirements of their Individual Educational Plan
("the IEP"). Many children are seen on a one-on-one
basis with the therapist while others are seen in small groups
of one or two children. Some children have a combination
of individual time with the therapist and a session in a small
group. Therapy
is "portable"! Children can be seen for therapy
in the classroom, a special treatment room, on the playground,
etc.
The Team
Therapists, Psychologists,
Social Workers and Teachers meet regularly to review a child's
progress, discuss strategies for helping that child and plan the
next aspect of the child's program. These "multidisciplinary
teams" ensure that a coordinated and appropriate program
is provided for each child.
Parents And
Therapy
Parents are highly
encouraged to get to know their child's therapist(s) and to see
their children in therapy. Visits are always welcomed as
are phone calls and notes.
Therapists want to know from You what you would like your child to learn and your concerns about your child. Parents and therapists together should decide what will be worked on in therapy and what you can do at home to help.
And More For
You
Our Social Work Department
offers a number of exciting opportunities for parents to meet
together. Programs offered include workshops on child development
and other topics of interest to parents, parent effectiveness
training and discussion groups. In addition, parents and
other family members are invited to the many special events planned
throughout the year. At any time, our social workers are
available to meet with you to discuss issues of concern to you.