What is Developmental Therapy?
Developmental therapy is a specialized approach that focuses on helping children reach their full potential in various areas of developmental. This includes physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development.
The developmental therapist will incorporate age-appropriate activities to assist the children in building specific skills and overcoming developmental challenges. Our therapists will collaborate with parents and other professionals to create an individualized treatment plan for the child.
The developmental therapist will incorporate age-appropriate activities to assist the children in building specific skills and overcoming developmental challenges. Our therapists will collaborate with parents and other professionals to create an individualized treatment plan for the child.
Benefits of Developmental Therapy.
- Improved Learning Abilities: Developmental therapy helps children achieve milestones in motor, speech, and cognitive skills, enhancing their learning abilities.
- Enhanced Social Skills: Developmental therapy fosters positive social interactions and emotional regulation, which is key for social development.
- Family Involvement: Developmental Therapists collaborate with families to promote the effectiveness of interventions as well as provide support for families.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Developmental Therapists combine input from various other professionals to provide a comprehensive support system and effective intervention.
Our Therapists
Kelly Bault, DT
Kelly has been working with SRRC since 2011! She graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2009 with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and also has some graduate courses in Special Education. Kelly is credentialed through the State of Illinois Early Intervention Program. She was also a 2018 nominee for the Wehman Award of Excellence in the field of Developmental Therapy.
Kelly established our Down Syndrome Support Group with Sarah Baker, SLP and also runs the Toddler Class alongside Paula Williamson, DT.
Kelly established our Down Syndrome Support Group with Sarah Baker, SLP and also runs the Toddler Class alongside Paula Williamson, DT.