Services Available at McMains We are a multidisciplinary treatment center whose services include: Medical Children with cerebral palsy are followed by an orthopedist who also prescribes therapy. A pediatrician who performs a developmental neurological examination sees children with learning disabilities. Social Services Social workers provide individual group counseling for children and their families, help families carry out treatment recommendations, and assist families in using community resources. Psychological Services Our psychologist provides psychological testing, which gives an estimate of the childs learning potential or functioning level and identifies strengths and weaknesses, and may test for AD/HD. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide treatment to enable physically handicapped and developmentally delayed children to become as independent as possible in all gross motor skills. This is done through intensive therapy sessions and through educating parents and teachers on appropriate activities and exercises to be conducted daily. Occupational Therapy Occupational therapists provide treatment for the physical and perceptual problems, which interfere with self-care skills and educational goals. Treatment is given in intensive one-on-one therapy sessions. Careful attention is given to see the skills gained in therapy are applied to classroom and home activities. Suggestions are given for physical adaptations, which can increase functional abilities. Speech and Language Therapy Speech-language pathologists provide treatment to communicate effectively. This involves the understanding of needs and ideas through clear speech and/or an alternative communication system, with language appropriate to the developmental age of the child. Parents are guided in their role in promoting language skills. Assistive Technology Assessment ...to determine the type of low or high tech equipment, which would increase a childs independence and functioning level. Educational Therapy Educational Therapists provide one-to-one educational assistance to children with learning disabilities. An analysis is made to determine specific problems and treatment is given to enable the child to function adequately within the school program. Classroom teachers are informed of therapy content and parents are shown how to assist the child. McMains is a Non-Profit Agency Fees for service are based on the familys ability to pay. In some cases insurance covers the cost of therapy. Physicians, educators, and other community agencies may make referrals. Parents may also call the center to determine if their child should be seen.