The therapies my son receives at Cherokee Pediatric Therapy Inc. area so good it’s worth the trip from Marietta to Canton each week!

Alicia

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 Haylie started therapy at Cherokee Pediatric Therapy Inc.  in August 2004. At that time she made no eye contact, never spoke a word you could understand. She had been dismissed by her speech therapist that claimed she was unable to help Haylie. She had been in non-productive OT for 2 years prior.

After one month, Haylie began to imitate language some and complete some simple instructions. She then began ABA therapy in January at Cherokee Pediatric Therapy Inc.  Within weeks we learned that Haylie has enormous amounts of information but needed to learn how to get it out. She now will answer questions, makes eye contact, frequently, initiates affection, requests people to play with her, identifies hundreds of items by name and plays on the internet by herself. She actually teaches herself to play the games on Nick Jr. and Disney.com and navigates freely on her own.

 We also purchased the DT Trainer and she began using that in March. We quickly found that Haylie is capable of performing many academic age appropriate skills.

Haylie has progress from a 2 year old “persona” to a five year old in less than one year with the therapy she has received at Cherokee Pediatric Therapy Inc.

Nina Reid

:: March 2005
Summer Fun and Learning.
It’s been very busy here. We had so much success with shoe lace tying tips that we put the info on the web for people to follow:

Easiest way to teach kids to tie laces

We are also putting together a Free Summer Lecture Series. Please let us know what you’d be interested in learning (parents, educators and therapists are welcome to come):

Proposed courses:

Study skills (note taking, time management, learning styles, speed reading)

How to create an inexpensive home SI room

Understanding Sensory Integration and optimum attention

Behavior intervention strategies (birth - 3, 3 - teenager)

Potty training, shoe laces and brushing teeth: strategies that work in less than a month

Bike riding 101

The gluten free casein free diet.

The relationship of food to behavior and language problems.

:: December 2004
Relaxation and Fun!.
Cherokee Pediatric Therapy is proud to offer Yoga for parents with special needs children. Classes begin January 2005. Help yourslef feel better and "recharge your batteries".

Tuesday (classes will start January 11, 2005)

Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Cost: $75 for 6 Sessions (classes will end on February 15, 2005)

Party Time: Dec. 17, 2004: Our first Christmas party was a blast. Thanks a lot to all of you who came out to help and binge on all the sugar treats! See you next year.

:: November 2004
Understanding Oral Motor Therapy The Foundation of Speech!.
A Presentation and Discussion with Martha M. Villwock, M.A., C.C.C. SLP

Date: Saturday. November 13, 2004

Time: 9:00 – 11:00

Cost: $15.00

Location: Cherokee Pediatric Therapy in Canton

Suggested audience: Parents with speech delayed children; especially for children with Apraxia, Down Syndrome, Low Tone Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, or are Non-Verbal.

:: October 2004
We are growing!.
Our ABA program is a smash hit; only one opening left. We are currently working on converting the ABA program to a “not-for-profit” entity to seek grants and help more parents utilize this exciting program.

Our collaborative program (where OT, SLP, ABA and PT work together) has helped many of our kids. In the last month, we have assisted three children progress from sign language to using 2-3 word statements.

In an effort to help the community, we have offered several parents and groups the use of our clinic at no charge. We can now link you to parents who offer GCF foods, seminars, and play groups.

Finally, some of our daycare staff has enjoyed working with our children so much that they offer parents baby sitting on Saturdays. Contact us to find out how we can watch your kids while you go shopping or to a movie.

:: September 2004
New telephone number.
Our telephone number has changed: 770-720-0807. However, the old number (770-841-3154) will conect you to our clinic director.

:: July 2004
BBQ to celebrate our opening.
Join us on Saturday August 14 from 10 am to 2 pm. Enjoy BBQ foods from Williamson Brothers BBQ, jump around in our inflated air castle, explore our clinic and toss a ball around with Hershey the therapy dog.

:: June 2004
Cherokee Tribune article about us.
Read the Cherokee Tribune article

:: May 2004
Cherokee Pediatric Therapy Inc. has confirmed a clinic location.
The clinic is currently being built out for an amazing therapeutic experience for children. The location of the clinic is located directly off of exit 16 (Hwy. 575). The clinic will be based on a sensory integration model. Equipment will include zip lines, ball pit, scooter ramps, suspension equipment, individual treatment rooms, and a large open treatment area.

Cherokee Pediatric Therapy believes in a family atmosphere, so, we invite you to come in and watch us grow or just stop by and say hello to our staff and their children (our on site staff day care).

:: January 2004
Cherokee Pediatric Therapy Inc. has confirmed an ABA daycare Therapy program for the summer of 2004.
Students will recieve the necessary 30-40 hours of ABA therapy each week. There are currently 2 spots available. The ABA Therapy program will provide OT, PT, and SLP on site.

:: December 2003
Cherokee Pediatric Therapy Inc. is currently developing a childcare program for children with special needs (slated for Summer of 2004).
There are currently 8 spots available. The day care will provide a certified special education teacher, teacher's aids as well as OT, PT, SLP and ABA therapy in clinic.