Where do I go to get my child help?
- jchelseanoeslp
- Aug 13, 2023
- 1 min read
With the internet, social media, and multiple other sources of information, finding the answers you’re looking for can be overwhelming and leave parents/caregivers with more information, and some incorrect information, resulting in overwhelm. Here, we’ve listed where to go for help based on your child’s age and concerns below. As always, talk to your pediatrician/family practitioner about starting therapy as they will be a vital part of your child’s team and can give you recommendations based on your child and family's specific needs.
By Age
All Ages:
Pediatrician/Family Practitioner
Private Practices
Some hospital outpatient programs
Birth through Three:
Missouri First Steps
Kansas Early Childhood Developmental Services
Early Head Start
Preschool Age (3 – 4 years)
Parents as teachers
Local school districts
Head Start
School Age (5 years – 12th grade)
Local School districts
By Concern
Feeding
Pediatrician/Family Practitioner
Private Practice: with experience in this area
Board Certified Lactation Consultant (BCLC): for breastfeeding/pumping and bottle feeding
Some hospital outpatient programs
Speech
*how sounds/words are produced*
Pediatrician/Family Practitioner
Private Practices
Teacher/School personnel
Some hospital outpatient programs
Language
*how words are used/understood*
Pediatrician/Family Practitioner
Private Practice
Teacher/School personnel
Some hospital outpatient programs
AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Private Practice: with experience in this area
Teacher/school personnel
Some hospital outpatient programs
Cognitive Skills
*often post brain injury such as TBI, severe concussion, or birth trauma*
Pediatrician/Family practitioner
Private Practices
Teacher/School personnel
Some hospital outpatient programs
General Developmental Skills
Pediatrician/Family practitioner
Private Practices
Early Intervention Programs
Teacher/School personnel
Some hospital outpatient programs
If you need help finding a therapist that fits with your family’s needs and values, reach out to us. We can start working together or send you in the direction of a good fit for your needs. Click the link below to fill out our contact form and we will be in touch with you soon!
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