Developmental and rehabilitation services at Children’s - Minnetonka empowers children to reach their unique potential and level of independence.
We understand the developmental and medical rehabilitation needs of children and are dedicated to help children and families. Along with providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for children, we also help families learn about their child’s needs and the community resources available to them.
Pediatric audiology
Pediatric audiologists at Children’s provide comprehensive hearing evaluations for newborns, infants, and children. Our audiologists use a wide variety of behavioral and physiological testing procedures:
- visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA)
- conditioned play audiometry (CPA)
- standard pure tone audiometry
- speech audiometry
- tympanometry
- acoustic reflex testing
- otoacoustic emissions (OAEs)
- brainstem audiometry (ABR or BAER)
- electroacoustic analysis of hearing aids, both real ear and test box
- More about pediatric audiology
Pediatric physical therapy
At Children’s, pediatric physical therapists help children perform functional activities based on movement. Physical therapists help children who have difficulties moving their bodies by correcting or improving motor problems, providing resources for missing skills, and building on existing abilities.
Pediatric occupational therapy
Occupational therapists use purposeful activities to maximize a child’s functional abilities, quality of life, and independence in a way that is playful and meaningful to the child. Occupational therapists provide expertise regarding:
Pediatric speech-language pathology
At Children’s, speech-language pathologists are experts in evaluating and treating children who have difficulties with communicating and swallowing.
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