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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)​​

Website: http://www.goodshepherdrehab.org/services/pediatric-rehabilitation-developmental-pediatrics-allentown/pediatric-physical-therapy

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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/

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