PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT) ROADMAP
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What is Physical Therapy (PT)?
Physical therapy addresses the illnesses or injuries that limit a person's abilities to move and limits daily functional activities. Click on the link to read more about the PT role specific to Autism. file:///C:/Users/home/Desktop/LV%20Autism%20guide/pt%20roadmap.pdf
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History: Physicians like Hippocrates and later Galen are believed to have been the first practitioners of physical therapy, using massage, manipulative techniques and using hydrotherapy to treat patients in 460 BC.
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What are the benefits?
PT can improve mobility, balance to prevent falls, strengthen muscles, and functional mobility to perform daily tasks. Some children with Autism have weaker gross motor skills or strength. Not every child with Autism needs PT therapy. If PT is medically necessary, there many options to choose from. PT can be done during Early Intervention, in a clinical setting, in a school based program with goals listed in the IEP and even through equine hippotherapy. The number of session per week, the length and the goals can be created during the IEP or IFSP meeting.
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Advent Pediatric Therapy Services
Where: 3376 Linden Street Bethlehem, PA 18017
Call: 610-392-4339
Email:office@adventtherapy.com
Website: http://www.adventtherapy.com/therapie/
Backyard Treehouse
25 S. Broad St Nazareth, PA 18064
Call: 610-365-8989
*Does not accept medical assistance
Website: http://www.backyardtreehousetherapy.com/#
Cindy Miles
Specializing in prevention of torticollis (twisted neck) and plagiocephaly (development of a flat spot on the back or side ofa baby's head)
Where: 3721 Crescent Court West, Whitehall, PA 18052
Call: 610-820-7667
Email: staff@cindymiles.com
Website: http://cindymiles.com/physical-therapy/
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Epic Health Services
Where: 5000 Tilghman Street, Suite 157, Allentown, PA 18104
Call: 610-432-7403
Website: https://epicpediatrictherapy.com/services/
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Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
Where: 800 Eaton Avenue, Bethlehem
Call: 610-868-2805
Website: www.goodshepherdrehab.org
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Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
The Summer Boost Program ages newborn to 21 yrs is an intensive short course for adolescents who don't have summer school based services. Pediatric physical therapy is coordinated by a team of experienced physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, who develop a treatment program designed to meet your family’s goals.
Call: 1-888-44-REHAB (73422)​​
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Leaps and Bounds Pediatric & Rehabilitiation, LLC
Services: Private Pt therapy
Where: 230 Ochre Street Suite #2, Lehighton, PA 18235
Call: 570-778-2356
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​Lehigh Valley Health Network
CC Site #: (610) 402-9770
Muhlenberg #: (484) 884-5437
Quakertown#: (215)-804-2500
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Nelson Therapeutic Services, LLC #: (610) 462-4625
Services: We are a pediatric team providing in home physical, occupational, speech therapy and educational services to the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties.
3124 Cambridge Cir, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/nelsontherapeutic/about/?ref=page_internal
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Sayegh Pediatric Therapy Services, PC
Email: info@sayeghpts.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sayeghpts/
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St. Luke's
Where: 4136 W Tilghman St, Suite 5, Allentown, PA 18104
Call: 610-530-2363
Where: 153 North Broadhead, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Call: 484-526-3200
Where: 755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 208, Phillipsburg, PA 08865
Call: 908-847-6756
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Valley Family Therapeutics, LLC #: (484)863-9220
551 E. Station Ave, Coopersburg, PA 18036
431 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049 (new location)
Website: http://www.valley-family.com/
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Outside Lehigh Valley
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Children's Specialized Hospital
Where: 150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092
Call: 1-888-244-5373
Website: https://www.childrens-specialized.org/programs-and-services/outpatient-programs/occupational-therapy
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​Martial Arts and gymnastics can also be helpful in building physical strength.
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Good Shepherd Karate Academy
Since 2003, this program offers traditional Okinawan style karate instruction to children and young adults, very accommodating for those with disabilities.
Where: Edwards Center, 820 South 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103
When: Classes are offered Tuesday and Friday evenings, year round.
Contact: (610) 694-9311
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodShepherdKarateAcademy
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Kobushi Family Karate Center
This is an inclusive martial arts center who is experience with kids on the spectrum. They have a preschool program called Little Dragons and they also have separate programs for older children.
Where: 5531 Hamilton Blvd, Wescoesville, PA 18106
When: See website for schedule.
Contact: Grand Master Ken Zerfass, owner/instructor
Phone: 610-395-8749
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kobushi-Family-Karate-Center-115134871928685/