Pediatric Programs

Speech-Language Pathologists

The skilled team of Speech-Language Pathologists at SMS Home Health LLC provides speech therapy services to children of all ages and abilities who experience difficulties with communication and related disorders. These disorders may include issues with understanding spoken language, verbal expression, voice production, and misarticulations to a complete inability to communicate using speech and language. Early intervention is crucial, and our therapists offer a variety of speech programs to cater to each child's unique needs.

Speech-language pathologists can treat a variety of medical diagnoses in children, including but not limited to:

1. Speech sound disorders, such as articulation disorders and phonological disorders.
2. Language disorders, including expressive language disorders and receptive language disorders.
3. Stuttering and fluency disorders.
4. Voice disorders, such as vocal nodules and vocal cord dysfunction.
5. Cognitive-communication disorders, such as those resulting from traumatic brain injury.
6. Developmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder and Down syndrome.
7. Feeding/Swallowing disorders, such as dysphagia and food aversion.

Physical Therapists

Our skilled team of pediatric physical therapists provides a range of programs designed to address various physical issues. Our focus is on improving gross motor function, managing pain, enhancing overall strength, improving joint range of motion, building endurance, and addressing other related concerns. Pediatric physical therapists work with children who have a wide range of medical diagnoses that affect their physical abilities and movement patterns.

Some of the common medical diagnoses that pediatric physical therapists treat include:

1. Developmental delays and disabilities such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and spina bifida.
2. Orthopedic conditions such as fractures, sprains, and sports injuries.
3. Genetic disorders such as muscular dystrophy and osteogenesis imperfecta.
4. Neurological disorders such as spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.
5. Respiratory conditions such as cystic fibrosis and asthma.
6. Cardiac conditions such as congenital heart defects.
7. Coordination disorders such as dyspraxia.
8. Amputations and prosthetic training.

Occupational Therapists

The Pediatric Occupational Therapy Program aims to improve fine motor skills, visual-perceptual skills, cognitive skills, and sensory-processing deficits to help children develop the skills and abilities they need to engage in meaningful activities and live as independently as possible.

Our occupational therapists can treat a wide range of medical diagnoses in children, including but not limited to:

1. Developmental delays or disabilities affecting fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory processing.
2. Neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and multiple sclerosis.
3. Genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and Angelman syndrome.
4. Sensory processing disorders, including sensory modulation disorder, sensory discrimination disorder, and sensory-based motor disorder.
5. Autism spectrum disorder and other behavioral and emotional disorders.
6. Traumatic injuries, such as brain and spinal cord injuries.
7. Chronic illnesses, such as cystic fibrosis, asthma, and juvenile arthritis.

Pediatric Nurses

The Pediatric Home Health Nursing Program is a specialized medical service that provides skilled nursing care for children with complex medical needs within the comfort and familiarity of their homes. These programs are designed to cater to children who require specialized care due to chronic medical conditions, developmental disorders, or other health challenges that limit their ability to thrive independently. The programs offer a range of services including medication management, wound care, respiratory therapy, tracheostomy care, tube feeding management, and other skilled nursing interventions. The goal of these programs is to provide comprehensive medical care and support that helps children to stay healthy and thrive despite their medical challenges. Pediatric nurses can treat a wide range of medical diagnoses in children, depending on their specialty and training.

Some common medical diagnoses that pediatric nurses may treat include:

• Asthma and other respiratory conditions.
• Diabetes and other endocrine disorders.
• Gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Cardiovascular disorders such as congenital heart defects and arrhythmias.
• Neurological disorders such as epilepsy and cerebral palsy.
• Genetic disorders such as Down syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
• Cancer and other oncological conditions.
• Infectious diseases such as pneumonia, and meningitis.
• Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.