WHAT
DOES A PHYSICAL THERAPIST DO?
A pediatric physical therapist helps children master their
gross motor skills. They may work on gait training,
range of motion, heat or ice treatments, electrical stimulation
or neurodevelopmental exercises. They also
order durable medical equipment for children. They typically
measure children for specialized seating.
Kids In Motion is very proud of its staff of Pediatric
Therapists. Our experienced pediatric therapists are dedicated
to helping each child reach his or her greatest functional
potential.
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What
does an occupational therapist do?
A pediatric occupational therapist helps children master
their fine motor and feeding skills. They may work on
handwriting, upper extremity strengthening and range of
motion, activities of daily living, and neurodevelopmental
exercises. They typically are the therapists that
do therapeutic listening, interactive metronome, sensory
integration, and oral motor stimulation. |
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What
do speech and language pathologists do?
A pediatric speech and language pathologist work with
children who have expressive and/ or receptive language
delays. They may work on oral motor exercises also.
They also help children with there augmentative communication. |
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| Name:
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Mary
Hydorn |
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Pediatric
Physical Therapist / Owner |
| Background: |
Graduated
from U of South Carolina with a Biology degree
in 1984. Graduated in 1987 Oakland University
with a Bachelors in Physical Therapy. I have
worked in Pediatrics since 1987 at Children's
Hospital of Michigan, U of M Mott Hospital
Holly, Huron Valley and Walled Lake Schools.
Opened Kids In Motion Pediatric Therapy Services
in 1990. |
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| Name:
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Kathy
Kelm |
| Occupation: |
Pediatric
Physical Therapist |
| Background: |
Kathy
graduated in 1981 from The Ohio State University.
She has been a pediatric physical therapist
for 21 years. She has experience in
both a clinic and school setting. She
is currently contracted to the Huron Valley
school system and works in the early intervention
and pre-school program.
She is NDT trained and have taken multiple
courses in cranial sacral therapy. She also
has experience in seating and mobility. |
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| Name:
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Kathy
Mallinson |
| Occupation: |
Pediatric
Physical Therapist |
| Background: |
1978
Graduate of University of Michigan Bachelor
of Science degree with high distinction Certificate
of Physical Therapy.
Areas of Interest: Traumatic Brain Injuries
and Pediatrics. |
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| Name:
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Paul McElgunn |
| Occupation: |
Pediatric
Physical Therapist |
| Background: |
N/A |
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| Name:
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Brian
Arrol |
| Occupation: |
Pediatric
Occupational Therapist |
| Background: |
I
am a registered occupational Therapist who
graduated from Eastern Michigan University
in December of 1992. I have been practicing
for ten years with over eight years of experience
with the pediatric population. My experience
includes Pediatric Outpatient Head Injury
Pediatrics, School Practice / Intervention,
Pediatric home care and Vocational Rehabilitation.
My areas of specialization includes Vision
Rehab, Oral Motor Therapy, Sensory Processing
(integration), Therapeutic Listening, Quality
of Movement. I am working towards Certification
in SIPT Training. With completion scheduled
for April 2003. I also completed Cranial Therapy
One and Two with continued training planned.
I integrate these pediatric approaches and
training to promote successfully outcomes
in the school, home, and community. My professional
goal is to continue other areas of specialization
to assure quality service for the kids I evaluate
and treat. |
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| Name:
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Rhonda
Shaver |
| Occupation: |
Pediatric
Occupational Therapist |
| Background: |
She
graduated in 1994 from Eastern Michigan University
with a bachelor degree. She started
working at Hurley Rehabilitation Center for
the pediatric inpatient/outpatient department.
Then in 2000 she joined Kids In Motion Pediatric
Therapy Services where she services kids in
the early intervention and preschool programs
in the Huron Valley school district.
She also works at Kids In Motion's out patient
clinic. Her areas of interest include
sensory integration with a certification in
Therapeutic Listening, seating and mobility,
and aquatics. She is married with a
6 month old boy. Leisure interests include
swimming, exercising, golfing, and camping. |
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| Name: |
Lois Martin |
| Occupation: |
Pediatric Occupational Therapist |
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