In-Home Therapy Provides Comfort and Convenience for Families With Premature Infants

Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy and feeding therapy all address specific developmental challenges that preemies may face

Over the last several years, technology has improved so much that it’s now possible for infants and children with complex medical needs or developmental disabilities to receive comprehensive treatment in the comfort of their own home.

Infants or children discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) on life-sustaining equipment can avoid long-term hospital stays by receiving in-home occupational, physical, speech and feeding therapy services.

Ideal Patients for In-Home Therapy

Pediatric patients who may benefit from in-home therapy include those with:

• Developmental delays
• Genetic disorders
• Orthopedic issues
• Neurologic disorders (e.g., Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, or Autism)
• Pediatric Feeding Disorders

Benefits of Pediatric In-Home Therapy

• Familiar Environment. Some children react negatively to novel environments, which can hinder their developmental progress. A familiar environment allows the most optimal conditions for a child to achieve the best results from in-home therapy.
• Convenience. In-home pediatric therapists come to the child’s home, rather than a parent struggling to get the child up, dressed and off to a therapy session at a clinic or hospital. In-home pediatric therapy saves time, transportation costs and the hassle of constant travel.
• Continuity of Care. In-home therapy allows the child to receive care from the same clinician. This allows for each session to be led by the clinician who is familiar with a child’s individualized needs, goals and overall progress.

Early intervention, communication and continuity of care in a hospital setting is very important. The majority of babies in the NICU need multiple therapies immediately when they are discharged from the hospital. At Solace Pediatric Home Healthcare, when babies are seen by therapists in the hospital, we communicate with the family before their baby is discharged. As soon as the child is discharged, we have therapy services set-up in the home while maintaining the continuity of care and allowing the baby to thrive in his/her natural environment.

The Leader in Pediatric Home Healthcare

Solace Pediatric Home Healthcare is the leading provider of pediatric occupational, physical, speech, behavior and feeding therapy services in the state of Colorado. Our therapy services are delivered in the home in-person or through a seamless interactive virtual (telemedicine) experience. Our 400+ clinicians have provided therapy services to 4,000+ children from birth to 21 years. Since 2005, we have provided over one million visits, and we strive to provide in-home pediatric therapy that will help each child reach his or her full potential with minimal disruption to their daily lives and activities.

By providing one-on-one individual care in your child’s natural environment, we assist in establishing a strong foundation for future learning to give your child the ability to live their best life. Our mission is to support you and your family in providing professional clinical evaluations, treatment options, resources and information so you feel empowered to make the best decision for your child and family.