Rehabilitation Services: Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, Physical and Occupational Therapy for the West Coast of Florida

All Children's has been providing direct therapy services for more than 30 years. Thousands of children have been successfully treated in our centers. We provide "direct care" to children with disabilities to help them reach developmental milestones needed to function successfully in everyday environments like home, daycare and school.

Parents depend on All Children’s to be a leader in the latest evaluation and treatment methods for children with disabilities—children who deserve the best therapy services available, at centers designed for pediatric care. Our facilities are among the best staffed and best equipped in the nation.

The first years of life are critical to a child's development. We believe children with disabilities can make the greatest progress through direct care provided by our experienced and dedicated licensed therapists. We work together with you, the family, to build a sound foundation for your child's learning and development.

Our center-based therapy services provide:

• Assignment of a primary licensed therapist (occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathologist or audiologist) for your child's evaluation and services
• Direct family involvement in developing functional therapy goals
• Direct family participation in therapy sessions, so families can learn to include therapeutic activities in everyday situations
• Close communication and cooperation with physicians, teachers, psychologists, school-based therapists and other professionals to maximize your child's learning and development

Why are Rehabilitation Services Important?

All children grow and learn at their own pace. Those first smiles, first words and first steps bring parents joy—no matter when they happen. Some children need a helping hand to achieve these milestones. That's when your child's doctor may recommend the speech, hearing, occupational therapy or physical therapy programs at All Children's Hospital and its outreach locations.

Medical problems can affect children's hearing, speech and motor skills. Many children who are born prematurely or with special needs benefit from rehabilitation services, too.

The goal of rehabilitation services provided by All Children's is to help each child reach his or her full potential, and to participate in school and routine childhood activities to the greatest extent possible.

After a serious illness or injury, children may lose some of the developmental skills they've already mastered. Speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy may each have a role to play in this recovery.