Children's Services

Early learning experiences are crucial. But what if something interferes with your child's ability to learn? Early intervention addresses problems with hearing, vision, movement and perception to ensure your child's continuing development.

Mills-Peninsula has a comprehensive program designed to give children the best start possible. Our pediatric rehabilitation programs meet the needs of children from infancy through early adolescence who have mild to severe difficulties associated with a variety of diagnoses. Doctor referral required.

• Speech & Language Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Who Might Benefit?
• Special Programs
• Building Blocks & Preschool Language and Motor Group

Speech & Language Therapy

Assessment and therapy for children with difficulty understanding language (i.e., vocabulary, concepts, directions, etc.), sentence formulation, grammar and developing clearer speech. Also addresses stuttering, voice difficulties, swallowing, eating and social interaction.
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Physical Therapy

Assessment and treatment for children ages 0-15 who have problems such as decreased strength, limited range of motion, poor balance and decreased coordination.
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Occupational Therapy

Assessment and therapy for children ages 0-17 who have fine/gross motor delays, sensory integration disorder or other symptoms suggesting possible autism.
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Who Might Benefit?

Mills-Peninsula's pediatric rehabilitation programs specialize in treating children with a variety of conditions, including:

• attention problems
• articulation disorders
• autism
• behavioral problems
• cerebral palsy
• delayed language development
• developmental delays
• head trauma, neurologic disorder
• hearing and central auditory processing impairments
• learning disabilities
• muscular dystrophy
• range of motion and joint limitations
• juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
• speaking and voice disorders
• swallowing problems
• visual perception difficulties

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Special Programs

FastForWord Language Program
Specialized computer games bolster language processing and build on skills for children age 5 to 14. Intense one-hour, 40-minute sessions, five days a week. Children use computer program onsite or at home.

Fitting In
Fitting In is a social group for children and adolescents taught by a speech therapist it promotes age-appropriate pragmatic skills in a small group setting.

Classes are small for optimal student/teacher ration and goals are designed to promote individual needs.

Groups are formed based on current skills and age. The following skills are facilitated in Fitting In:

• Introductions/greetings
• Making friends
• Things in common
• Teamwork
• Turn taking
• Eye contact
• Social problem solving emotions and more...

Steps to Feeding
Medically stable kids learn how to feel comfortable smelling, touching, tasting, swallowing food. Also increases tolerance for food textures and improves biting, chewing and drinking skills. Parent education provided.

Call (650) 696-4926 for more information.
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Building Blocks & Preschool Language and Motor Group

Building Blocks incorporate these skill areas:

• Building language
• Circle time with language, movement and music
• Gym play for swinging, climbing and jumping
• Hands-on art
• Making new friends
• Moving our whole body
• Exploring our senses
• Practicing eating, dressing and going to the bathroom
• Learning shapes, colors and places
• Using our hands
• Guided free play
• Building confidence

Tuesdays and Thursdays (9-11:45 a.m.), Fridays (9-11 a.m.)
Call 650-696-4926 for more information.

Preschool Language & Motor Group
This is a preschool readiness group aimed at helping children ages 2-4 years develop speech, language, motor and sensory skills in a small social setting.


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