REAL TALK PARENTS: As summer comes to a close, we know about the “endless tasks” you’re trying to accomplish before the first day of school. No doubt dental visits, vision screenings, physicals, shopping for school supplies and finding that first day outfit are TOP OF THE LIST!
Are you wondering ‘how’ therapy is necessary and useful for your child after a summer break?
When visiting your child’s pediatrician or family doctor, here are three types of questions can you ask about therapy:
Occupational: Sensory
My child was online last year and is used to a very isolated and quiet environment in their room or at our house. Q: How do I help them when they are back in a classroom where there are so many kids, sounds, and distractions?
My child doesn’t like to sit close to people or play in large groups. Q: How do I help them adjust to the new busy room and groups of kids?
My child will only wear flip flops and no shirt. Q: How do I help them get comfortable in wearing clothes or shoes for school?
My child does a lot of work on our iPad or computer but can’t hold a pencil very well. Q: How can I help them write better?
My child will only eat food that is heated up. Q: What’s a good solution when they are at school?
Speech: Communication and Learning
My child doesn’t have a lot of words and can’t communicate clearly. Q: I know what they are saying, but what can I do to help them speak to their teacher?
My child has a lisp and I’m worried he’ll get made fun of. Q: What can I do to help him?
My child isn’t comfortable speaking up and gets nervous to talk to teachers. Q: How can I help them with words and confidence?
My child can’t say certain letters like ‘L’, ‘V’, or ‘R’ and I’m worried she’ll fall behind or be embarrassed if she has to read aloud. Q: Can speech therapy at Elite Therapy Center help us with this?
Physical: Activity
My child got an injury this summer and I’m worried they won’t be better by school. Q: How do I get this checked out?
My child isn’t strong and has trouble doing the physical activities like the kids in their class… Q: Is there something wrong with their development?
My child is in ‘Individualized Education Program (IEP)’, but I am worried he needs more specialized physical activity than they provide. Q: What are my options?
My child was injured playing a sport last year and we waited to see if it would heal. They still complain of pain. Q: How do we fix it after so long?
If these questions hit home with you, know that Elite Therapy Center works directly with your child’s pediatrician, family doctor, or specialist to evaluate and create a customized treatment plan EXCLUSIVELY FOR THEM!
Whether your child is being seen for the first time or coming back for additional development; we want both you and your child to be confident in starting a NEW school year with strength and ability.
It is so easy to hangup the backpack when school ends and not think about it until it’s time to buy school supplies after summer. You can make working on letters, penmanship, and other writing activities SUPER FUN and keep your child’s skills sharp for their return in the fall.
The American Occupational Therapy Association (aota.org) states,
“Handwriting is a complex process of managing written language by coordinating the eyes, arms, hands, pencil grip, letter formation, and body posture. The development of a child’s handwriting can provide clues to developmental problems that could hinder a child’s learning because teachers depend on written work to measure how well a child is learning. Occupational therapists can evaluate the underlying components that support a student’s handwriting, such as muscle strength, endurance, coordination, and motor control, and parents can encourage activities at home to support good handwriting skills.”
If you have seen your child struggling or having challenges in tasks such as holding a pen, pencil, crayon, or other writing utensil, our Elite Therapy Center OTs and OT assistants can help by:
Demonstrating proper posture to supports the proper use of the arms, hands, head, and eyes
Measure and evaluate the level of physical strength and endurance
Analyze fine motor control (such as the ability to hold a writing utensil)
Determine visual and perceptual ability that influences a child’s ability to form letter and shapes using a writing utensil
Help develop and evaluate handwriting curriculums and collaborate with teachers on effective strategies
Suggest home activities that promote the development of skills needed in good handwriting
If you are interested in an evaluation, please click the button below. We must have signed authorization from your doctor and will send a copy of your request to them to process your request.
We look forward to a STRONG JOURNEY in 2022! One way we can achieve this together is by having current insurance information and updated contact information. Our ELITE administrative team works tirelessly to make sure your child’s plan of care is carried out. This begins with filing proper insurance, Medicaid forms, acquiring authorizations, and scheduling your child with ease.
REMINDERS:
Co-pays and co-insurance payments are due upon each visit
Our phone/text system is HIPPA compliant and offers privacy protection
You can now TEXT to our administrative team directly: 254-523-0590
Healthcare regulations change each year and can take many by surprise. Families find their coverage different and not sustainable for their full needs or for their children. UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation offers families the opportunity to discover if their child can qualify for up to $10,000 in medical grants.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) is a non-profit organization that provides medical grants to help children gain access to health-related services not covered, or not fully covered, by their family's commercial health insurance plan. Families may receive up to $5,000 annually per child ($10,000 lifetime maximum per child), and do not need to have insurance through UnitedHeathcare to be eligible.
Visit UHCCF.org to apply, donate, or learn more about opportunities and resources that may be available to you. Please bring any information or application status with you at your next visit.
Click on the TX Elks logo above to apply for grants specialized for children with disabilities or special needs all over Texas. Application for these grants begin at the local Lodge and is evaluated by a Special Committee led by the Lodge’s leadership. The applications are approved by the Lodge. After approval, the Lodge forwards the application to TECSI for final processing, verification and fund certification.
Texas Elks Children’s Services also offers the Texas Elks Summer Camp for special needs children. Inquiries or additional information may be obtained by visiting https://texaselks.org/ or calling Texas Elks Children’s Services at (800) 880-7561.
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Insurance and financial help for children with disabilities.
One of the main goals of The People Project (formerly known as Huck) is to provide direct assistance to families with children in need of therapy and devices via our Huck Helps Fund. We accept applications from families in need of financial assistance for their family member(s) with special needs.
You are welcome to apply for funds for anything that will directly improve the life of your special needs child.
Supplemental Special Education Services (SSES) are $1,500 one-time on-line grants for eligible parents/caregivers of eligible students served by special education that have been impacted by COVID-19 school closures.
Families of eligible students can use the on-line accounts to obtain educational materials and resources and/or services such as additional speech therapy or other specific services.
Positive Behavior Sports, Corp. is a National Network of ABA providers delivering the highest quality of care with proven metrics demonstrating effective treatment models that result in lower healthcare costs.
PBS Corp. is now a part of a grant (through the State of Texas) to provide Autism Services. Those that cannot receive services through regular insurance or who cannot otherwise afford ABA services would qualify. PBS Corp. is so excited about this because there are so many families who need it! Below is a manual containing information about the program:
Empowering children with special needs across Texas since 1936. Click the button below to see how applicants can apply for assistance through age 21. The applicant can receive financial assistance no greater than $5,000 per year, with a lifetime maximum of $10,000.
"ACT Today!" board provides funding assistance to families throughout the United States on a quarterly basis. For more information and to access the ACT Today! To learn more about this grant, click below:
You can find great resources in our PARENT PORTAL. Also, if you're looking for frequently asked questions or financial assistance available via grants, click below!
REAL TALK PARENTS: As summer comes to a close, we know about the “endless tasks” you’re trying to accomplish before the first day of school. No doubt dental visits, vision screenings, physicals, shopping for school supplies and finding that first day outfit are TOP OF THE LIST!
If you are interested in an evaluation, please click the button below. We must have signed authorization from your doctor and will send a copy of your request to them to process your request.
