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About Us
What We Do
Foundations Pediatric Therapy of Houston, PLLC is a holistic pediatric therapy clinic offering occupational, speech, and physical therapy services based on building relationships to support social emotional development, facilitate sensory integration, improve receptive and expressive language, improve functional communication, improve gross and fine motor coordination, and decrease anxiety. We utilize various evidence based treatment modalities that are not typically offered in pediatric therapy clinics and tailor treatment to each child and their family system.
We treat a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorder, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, dyspraxia, apraxia, articulation, expressive and receptive language disorders, feeding and swallowing disorders. torticollis, down syndrome, ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorders, emotional/behavioral problems, and learning disabilities. But to us, your child is more than just a diagnosis. We strive to understand how their nervous system functions, how they are impacted by sensory experiences, and how their motor abilities support or inhibit them in daily activities. We recognize that your child is part of a greater unit, your family, thus strive to improve quality of life for everyone.
Our Approach
At Foundations Pediatric Therapy our approach with children is based on the Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationship-Based (DIR®) Floortime™ Model. This intervention model involves developing trusting relationships in a playful, respectful, and joyful manner to promote development in all areas. Drs. Stanley Greenspan and Serena Weider developed this approach based on research supporting the power of relationships and human connections to promote engagement, communication, behavior regulation, and thinking. These social emotional skills help form the foundation for mental and physical functioning in our social world. Our therapists take the time to understand what your child loves and helps them maintain a regulated state. This enables therapy to become a more meaningful and motivating experience for your child, creating lasting effects.
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We are unique in our approach as we combine our knowledge and practice of DIR®/Floortime™ with a wide variety of specialized training and continuing education experience. Additionally, our therapists use a highly collaborative approach and designate time to discuss each child’s needs so that clients can benefit from all therapists’ expertise.
Continuing Education & Certifications
Our therapists pursue extensive continuing education in high-quality, evidence-based care. Our team includes Spanish-speaking pediatric therapists in every discipline, allowing us to serve the diverse families in our community.
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DIR 101: Introduction to DIR® and DIRFloortime® · DIR/Floortime Mastery – ICDL · Resilience, Relationship & Regulation: A Family Systems Approach to Evidence-Based Practice · Contemporary NDT Treatment of the Baby and Young Child · NDT Treatment of the Young Child · Certificate Course in Contemporary Practice of NDT for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Neuromuscular Disorders · NDTA Advanced Baby Training · STAR Institute Level 1 Intensive Mentorship – Sensory Processing Disorder · STAR Institute Proficiency Level 1 · Astronaut Training Protocol · Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) Practitioner · Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) Associate and Advanced Practitioner · SOS Approach to Feeding · SOS Feeding the 6–16 Month Old · SOS Weaning from Supplemental Tube Feedings / G-Tube Weaning · CAN-EAT Pediatric Feeding Approach · Feeding Children on the Autism Spectrum · Food Scientist Model for Feeding Therapy · Pediatric Myofascial Release · Toe Walking Assessment & Treatment · Torticollis & Plagiocephaly Assessment and Treatment · Pediatric Gait Analysis & Orthotic Management (OSKAR) · Treatment of Hypotonia in Children · Treating the Child with Cerebellar Movement Disorders · Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 1 · Pediatric Pelvic Floor Treatment – Carina Siracusa · Little Learning Lab: Pediatric Pelvic Health · Tummy Time Method · Infant Massage · Go Baby Go: Adaptive Mobility for Children with Disabilities · Handwriting Without Tears (Print, Pre-Writing Skills, Cursive Instruction, Assessment) · Brain Gym · Whole Brain Processing for Learning & Stress Regulation · Low-Level Laser Therapy · Core Connections · LINKED: Breathing & Postural Control · Functional Neurological Disorders Assessment & Treatment · Principles of Seating & Mobility