Physical Rehabilitation Services
Available in Erie County
Does your child have a condition such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, head injury, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, speech/language disorder, or other neurological and/or orthopedic condition?
Does your child or adolescent with a physical condition need help with daily living skills?
The Achievement Center’s Physical Rehabilitation Program provides quality outpatient medical rehabilitation services for children and youth, ages 6 to 21, with a wide range of disabling conditions including but not limited to: cerebral palsy; muscular dystrophy; spina bifida; scoliosis; stroke; head injuries; gross and fine motor skill deficits; sensory impairments; speech, language and voice problems; and other neurologic and/or orthopedic conditions. The program is available to children and youth with physical disabilities who live in Erie County, attend school, and have a medical need for this care in order to achieve a maximum level of function and integration into the home and community. The program’s professional services include:
Physical Therapy addresses ambulatory skills; gross motor skills; balance and coordination; endurance/conditioning; and adaptive equipment.
Occupational Therapy works on activities of daily living like dressing, eating, grooming, etc.; fine motor skills; sensory processing skills; and vision training.
Speech/Language Therapy works with communication skills via speaking, using sign, or using assistive technology; essential life tasks such as eating/feeding and swallowing; and cognitive strategies.
Therapeutic Recreation Treatment is a unique feature of our program. These activities augment the skills addressed in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/language therapy to help children with physical impairments adjust to disability and improve their quality of life.
For more information about any of our physical rehabilitation services, please contact Laura Plasczynski, M.S., Director of Rehabilitation and early childhood services, by e-mail or calling (814) 459-2755, ext. 1148.