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Psychology Department
The Psychology Department of Lifeline Center for
Child Development provides services for the
children, including psychological testing and
psychotherapy. Also the psychologists help support
the educational staff with feedback regarding
behavioral issues and the individual needs of the
children.
Social Work Department
Social work create a vital link for families,
connecting them with program services and community
resources. In addition, they are part of the
interdisciplinary clinical team delivering mandated
therapy to children in attendance. Family support
groups are facilitated by social workers as
well.
Diagnostic Evaluation
A series of tests and observations used to
determine whether a child has delays and/or
identifying factors which may warrant special
education and related services.
Physical Therapy
Provides intensive instruction and activities
designed to improve balance and coordination and
help the child follow instructions, cooperate and
share using gross motor games and activities.
Occupational
therapy
Addresses developmental physical skills that
will assist in daily living; focuses on improving
sensory integration, fine motor and self help
skills, such as dressing and eating with a fork and
spoon.
Speech/Language
Therapy
A planned program to correct and/or improve
communication problems; delays and disorders range
from difficulties with sound production to the
inability to understand or use language in the
everyday world.
Art
& Music Therapy
Creative Arts therapists (art and music) are
also a part of the clinical team, helping a wide
variety of children who may have difficulty
expressing themselves verbally to achieve treatment
goals and objectives.
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