At Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Developmental Medicine and Therapy, we believe all kids are amazing and work every day to ensure they live their healthiest, happiest lives. We offer an interdisciplinary approach to medicine, therapy, and treatment to encourage healthy development in children. We serve children birth to 18 with mild to moderate to severe disabilities or developmental delays. We help kids play and be as independent as they can be.
Our goal is to assess each child’s overall health, development, learning and behavior. The aim is to first identify the child’s strengths and challenges in the home, community, and school settings, and secondly, provide relevant recommendations based on a comprehensive assessment.
Who do we serve: Children with significant disruptive behavior problems, aggression, emotional dysregulation, inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, noncompliance and social anxiety/engagement struggles. We serve children 3 years to 11 years old with confirmed or suspected:
Our team: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Developmental Pediatrician as needed.
What to expect: A 90-minute initial assessment will include a behavioral diagnostic evaluation and behavioral risk assessment. Parent and teacher screening questionnaires may be required for further evaluation as well as follow up appointments for evaluation of possible autism spectrum disorder. Screening and assessment tools will be completed by paper or by online questionnaires emailed to caregivers and teachers.
Format: Treatment course is determined at the conclusion of the initial diagnostic assessment. Treatment could include Parent Child Interaction Therapy (ages 2 ½ to 6 ½), Child Play Therapy, Caregiver Behavior Management Planning and Coaching (parent-only model), or referral to one of the many internal or external services as appropriate. Evaluation for speech and occupational therapy may also be recommended.
For more information call: (225) 765-8743
Our Team: Pediatrician, speech and occupational therapist.
Who we serve: Children 18 months – 6 years with concerns of developmental delay and autism.
What to expect: The evaluation will be completed in 2 sessions. On the first appointment your child will receive 3 1-hour evaluations with members of the team. On the second appointment you will meet with the team to discuss their findings, receive the diagnosis and individualized treatment recommendations. These recommendations may include referrals for therapy, school advocacy support, and ongoing monitoring to support long term success.
For more information call: (225) 765-6346
Sometimes, a child’s special healthcare needs may require additional support or attention during transportation to keep them safe. Our program is staffed by physical and occupational therapists who have received training in transporting children with special healthcare needs and hold Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) certifications
Who we serve: Children and adolescents with special needs that require additional support or attention while riding in a car seat. We see children with conditions such as:
Our team: Physical and occupational therapists
What to expect: The initial appointment involves an assessment of needs and a comprehensive evaluation. The therapist will provide individualized recommendations and order necessary equipment. The second appointment will focus on fitting, hands-on installation and caregiver education.
For more information call: (225) 765-8743
