MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy & Challenge Detroit
Challenge Detroit was founded in 2008, with a mission that reads; “We develop, support and connect emerging and existing community-minded leaders, amplifying the positive impact on our diverse, cultural vibrant city.” Challenge Detroit is making a difference. MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy is proud to be a host company with Challenge Detroit. MetroEHS is excited to introduce … Continue reading
Improvements Ahead!
Behind the Scenes Tour of Saline Therapy Center Allie one of the talented MetroEHS Speech Therapists gives a behind-the-scenes look at the build out of the Saline Therapy Center. A new ABA Therapy room includes some new tables, new windows and almost ready for kids as soon as new floors are installed. Allie is most … Continue reading
What Does Pediatric Feeding Treatment Look Like?
Once a child has been diagnosed with a Pediatric Feeding Disorder due to oral dysphagia or sensory processing disorder or, if diagnosed by a psychologist, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), they will likely be referred for treatment. Eating is a learned behavior. It is only instinctive for the first 6 months of life. Older children … Continue reading
A Preschool For Children with Delays
MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy is Proud to Open MetroPrep Academy A preschool specially designed for children with delays. Pediatric therapy provider MetroEHS recognized the need for educational support for preschool age children in the Detroit metro area. On September 16, 2019, MetroPrep Academy will welcome its first students – at MetroEHS’s Saline Therapy Center. Young children … Continue reading
How do I Know if My Child has a Feeding Disorder?
Feeding disorders are very common. Though it is hard to quantify, “[a]pproximately 20-50% of normally developing children, and 70-89% of children with developmental disabilities” (1) have a feeding disorder. How does this happen so frequently?! According to Dr. Kay Toomey’s research and reviews of other studies, of children who have feeding disorders, between 65-95% of … Continue reading
Pediatric Therapy and Mission Control
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing is another reminder of the importance of having a great team around you. Many have an old black and white image of the moon landing in mind when they hear the audio “That’s one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind.” However, without the … Continue reading
