Community Based Service Providers
Who
are Speech Language Pathologists?
Speech–Language Pathologists (SLP’s) provide evaluations and remediation services for disorders or delays in articulation (pronunciation of words), fluency (stuttering), voice, receptive language (comprehension of what is spoken and written), expressive language, pragmatic language (social skills), oral motor skills and swallowing. Speech–Language Pathologists can be found working in public schools, private schools, hospitals, private practices, colleges and universities, rehabilitation centers, group homes, skilled nursing facilities, in home visits, state and local health departments, stat and federal government agencies, and corporate environments.
Links to additional SLP Information:
The Treatment and Learning Centers
Help me Speak
The Hearing and Speech Agency
National Speech/Language Therapy Center
Special Needs Kids Information, LLC
Speech–Language Pathologists (SLP’s) provide evaluations and remediation services for disorders or delays in articulation (pronunciation of words), fluency (stuttering), voice, receptive language (comprehension of what is spoken and written), expressive language, pragmatic language (social skills), oral motor skills and swallowing. Speech–Language Pathologists can be found working in public schools, private schools, hospitals, private practices, colleges and universities, rehabilitation centers, group homes, skilled nursing facilities, in home visits, state and local health departments, stat and federal government agencies, and corporate environments.
Links to additional SLP Information:
The Treatment and Learning Centers
Help me Speak
The Hearing and Speech Agency
National Speech/Language Therapy Center
Special Needs Kids Information, LLC
What Is Occupational Therapy?
In its simplest terms, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. Occupational therapy services typically include
How does school based OT differ from community medical therapy?
A medical diagnosis or motor delay confirmed by evaluation results does not automatically indicate the need for school based therapy. There also must be an adverse impact on the students’ performance or access to his/her education. School based occupational therapy is not intended to replace community medical services, but is provided only when identified problem areas directly affect educational performance that indicates a child needs related services to benefit from special education. (MD State Steering Committee for OT/PT School-based Programs in collaboration with the MSDE Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services)
Link to consumer information fact sheets regarding OT for Children and Youth: http://www.aota.org/Consumers/consumers/Youth.aspx
Local OT clinics:
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/howard_county_general_hospital/services/outpatient/rehabilitation_services/occupational_therapy.html
www.newbeginningpediatric.com/
http://www.myhandwritinghelper.com/index.html
Hands On Therapy
Hands On Therapy provides individualized Hand Therapy, Pediatric Occupational Therapy and General Occupational Therapy to children and adults. They specializes in sensory integration, handwriting, fine motor, social skills, animal-assisted therapy, yoga for kids, oral-motor, splinting, school readiness, upper extremity program, Mommy/Daddy and Me classes, and sensory motor. Most insurances accepted. Please call 410-415-5260 or visit the website above.
Two Locations:
11 Keller Road
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
4411 Wilkens Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21229
In its simplest terms, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. Occupational therapy services typically include
- an individualized evaluation, during which the client/family and occupational therapist determine the person’s goals,
- customized intervention to improve the person’s ability to perform daily activities and reach the goals, and
- an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan.
How does school based OT differ from community medical therapy?
A medical diagnosis or motor delay confirmed by evaluation results does not automatically indicate the need for school based therapy. There also must be an adverse impact on the students’ performance or access to his/her education. School based occupational therapy is not intended to replace community medical services, but is provided only when identified problem areas directly affect educational performance that indicates a child needs related services to benefit from special education. (MD State Steering Committee for OT/PT School-based Programs in collaboration with the MSDE Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services)
Link to consumer information fact sheets regarding OT for Children and Youth: http://www.aota.org/Consumers/consumers/Youth.aspx
Local OT clinics:
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/howard_county_general_hospital/services/outpatient/rehabilitation_services/occupational_therapy.html
www.newbeginningpediatric.com/
http://www.myhandwritinghelper.com/index.html
Hands On Therapy
Hands On Therapy provides individualized Hand Therapy, Pediatric Occupational Therapy and General Occupational Therapy to children and adults. They specializes in sensory integration, handwriting, fine motor, social skills, animal-assisted therapy, yoga for kids, oral-motor, splinting, school readiness, upper extremity program, Mommy/Daddy and Me classes, and sensory motor. Most insurances accepted. Please call 410-415-5260 or visit the website above.
Two Locations:
11 Keller Road
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
4411 Wilkens Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21229
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapists apply research and proven techniques to help people get back in motion. All physical therapists are required to receive a graduate degree – either a master's degree or a clinical doctorate — from an accredited physical therapist program before taking the national licensure examination that allows them to practice. State licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices. They are trusted health care professionals with extensive clinical experience who examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life. (http://www.moveforwardpt.com/WhyTherapy/AboutPTs/)
How does school based PT differ from community medical therapy?
A medical diagnosis or motor delay confirmed by evaluation results does not automatically indicate the need for school based therapy. There also must be an adverse impact on the students’ performance or access to his/her education. School based physical therapy is not intended to replace community medical services, but is provided only when identified problem areas directly affect educational performance that indicates a child needs related services to benefit from special education. (MD State Steering Committee for OT/PT School-based Programs in collaboration with the MSDE Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services)
Additional PT Links:
American Physical Therapy Association
APTA Health and Fitness Tips for Consumers
John Hopkins: Physical Therapy
New Beginning Pediatric Rehab
Howard County Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation
Physical therapists apply research and proven techniques to help people get back in motion. All physical therapists are required to receive a graduate degree – either a master's degree or a clinical doctorate — from an accredited physical therapist program before taking the national licensure examination that allows them to practice. State licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices. They are trusted health care professionals with extensive clinical experience who examine, diagnose, and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life. (http://www.moveforwardpt.com/WhyTherapy/AboutPTs/)
How does school based PT differ from community medical therapy?
A medical diagnosis or motor delay confirmed by evaluation results does not automatically indicate the need for school based therapy. There also must be an adverse impact on the students’ performance or access to his/her education. School based physical therapy is not intended to replace community medical services, but is provided only when identified problem areas directly affect educational performance that indicates a child needs related services to benefit from special education. (MD State Steering Committee for OT/PT School-based Programs in collaboration with the MSDE Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services)
Additional PT Links:
American Physical Therapy Association
APTA Health and Fitness Tips for Consumers
John Hopkins: Physical Therapy
New Beginning Pediatric Rehab
Howard County Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a comprehensive and effective approach to improve the lives of children with autism. ABA uses a combination of psychological, educational, and developmental techniques to teach social, motor, language, communication, and cognitive skills.
Additional ABA Therapy Links:
B.A.S.I.C.S. ABA Therapy
Maximum Health Services
Catonsville Speech and Language Services
(410) 598-0703
404 Locust Drive
Catonsville, MD 21228
After School Therapeutic Intervention Program
The Shape of Behavior
Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a comprehensive and effective approach to improve the lives of children with autism. ABA uses a combination of psychological, educational, and developmental techniques to teach social, motor, language, communication, and cognitive skills.
Additional ABA Therapy Links:
B.A.S.I.C.S. ABA Therapy
Maximum Health Services
Catonsville Speech and Language Services
(410) 598-0703
404 Locust Drive
Catonsville, MD 21228
After School Therapeutic Intervention Program
The Shape of Behavior
Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis
Music Therapy
Shiloh Center
Music Therapy Services
[email protected]
410-693-4844
Clinically based services in Annapolis and Severna Park
In-home and facility based contracts available
Serving Anne Arundel, Calvert, Howard, and PG counties
Noteable Progressions
Music Therapy Services
[email protected]
240-394-9399
Address goals through purposely designed music interventions
Music therapy groups
Adapted Lessons (piano, guitar, voice, drums)
Child Development Programs
Music Therapy Center is located in Frederick, MD
Shiloh Center
Music Therapy Services
[email protected]
410-693-4844
Clinically based services in Annapolis and Severna Park
In-home and facility based contracts available
Serving Anne Arundel, Calvert, Howard, and PG counties
Noteable Progressions
Music Therapy Services
[email protected]
240-394-9399
Address goals through purposely designed music interventions
Music therapy groups
Adapted Lessons (piano, guitar, voice, drums)
Child Development Programs
Music Therapy Center is located in Frederick, MD