Speech Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy for the Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, and Spokane areas.
Your child’s speech/language and motor skills are some of the most important components of his future success in school and in life.
Call us today at (208) 762-3502 to discuss your concerns and set up an appointment.
Michelle Coppess, is a certified speech-language pathologist skilled in working with very young children. She grew up in Coeur d’Alene and is thrilled to be working with North Idaho's kids. Michelle received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington State University and her Master of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Michelle and her husband, Bruce, have one son, Calvin.
Christy Sater Adams, is a licensed Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with children on the areas of fine motor control, self-help skills, and sensory integration. Christy, a North Idaho native, received her Bachelor of Science from Boise State University and her Master of Science from Idaho State University. She is excited to be working with our area’s children and families. Christy and her husband, BiJay, have one little boy, Caleb.
Therapy with young children centers around what children do best: play. Professional therapists work through natural play routines to target areas of concern in your child’s development.
The best way to determine if your child needs therapy is to take a look at his peers. Do your child’s abilities seem different from those of friends her age? Do you sense that she might be “falling behind” compared to other children? Talk to your child’s teachers, physician, and others in his environment to determine if your concerns need to be addressed.
If you are concerned about your child’s development, call Periwinkle Children’s Therapy for a phone consultation with one of our therapists. An appointment for an evaluation can be made at a time that is convenient for you. Using the results of the individualized evaluation, you and your child’s therapist will determine whether therapy is appropriate for your child.
Occupational therapists use their unique expertise to help children with social-emotional, physical, cognitive, communication, and adaptive behavior challenges. They work to discover and maximize each child’s potential for participation in family, learning, and community-based activities.
Occupational therapy focuses on enabling children to do the activities of daily life. Because a child’s primary activity is play, the occupational therapist uses creative and productive activities to work on:
Speech-language pathologists specialize in working with children on the basics of communication: speech, language, and oral-motor skills.
Speech describes the way a child uses sounds to say his words. Problems with speech might include:
Language describes the components of communication that children are expected to have mastered for their age level. Common issues related to language are:
Oral-motor skills involve the abilities of the muscles used for speech and swallowing.
Therapy consists of one-on-one sessions with a certified therapist skilled in working with young children. Parents are encouraged to participate in therapy sessions and learn techniques that can be used at home. Children attend therapy once or twice a week for 30-60 minutes, depending on age.
Periwinkle Children’s Therapy accepts third party insurance, Idaho Medicaid, cash, or checks.
Your child’s speech/language and motor skills are some of the most important components of his future success in school and in life. Call Periwinkle today at (208) 762-3502 to discuss your concerns and set up an appointment.
You are the EXPERT on your child: you know him best, and you know what’s best for him.
Periwinkle Children’s Therapy is located at 1401 North Biztown Loop, Hayden, Idaho 83835. You can find us on Hayden Avenue between Ramsey Road and Highway 95.
The clinic is open Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday.
Please call to schedule an appointment: (208) 762-3502.
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