Therapies
Therapies
Speech and Language Therapy
What is speech-language therapy?
Speech-language therapy is an established, allied health treatment that supports the development and rehabilitation of a person’s overall communication, including their speech, understanding and use of language, social skills, feeding and swallowing abilities, cognition, memory and executive functioning skills provided by a certified masters-level speech-language pathologist.
How does it work?
Speech-language pathologists at The Parish School develop individualized treatment plans to target each child’s specific area of difficulty within a group setting. They do this by teaching large group lessons, leading small group therapy, and providing support during academic instruction and unstructured play times. Our therapists utilize a variety of research-based interventions to address children’s underlying speech and language needs to support life-long learning and communication skills.
Art Therapy
What is art therapy?
Art therapy is a mental health profession in which art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork are used to explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem. Art can allow an individual to express things that are not always expressible verbally – a huge advantage for those who don’t have the language to talk about what’s inside of them. (American Art Therapy Association)
How does it work?
Individual art therapy is provided by a licensed art therapist on The Parish School campus. This service is included with tuition and is usually short-term in nature, depending on the needs of the child. (About 10 sessions on average, 30 minutes in length.)
Music Therapy
What is music therapy?
Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals. A music therapist uses rhythm, melody, tempo and phrasing to strengthen a client’s abilities, which in turn, transfers to other areas of their lives. Additionally, music therapy has shown to provide avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words. (American Music Therapy Association)
How does it work?
Music therapy is provided on a short-term basis for students who could benefit from this service. Individual sessions are provided during school by a licensed music therapist on The Parish School campus.
Occupational Therapy
How occupational therapy aids our students
Occupational therapy may be identified to help a student perform tasks necessary for participation in class or to aid learning. Parish teaching staff consults with occupational therapists at The Carruth Center, the pediatric therapy clinic located on The Parish School campus. Through our fully-integrated approach, teachers and occupational therapists at The Carruth Center, can create a plan to help the child participate across all environments.
Sometimes, a student may need additional supports than can be provided in the classroom. In these instances, a recommendation may be made for the child to receive further one-on-one occupational therapy services through The Carruth Center.
On-Site Pediatric Therapy Clinic
Pediatric therapy on The Parish School campus
Professionals at The Carruth Center specialize in developmental assessment and therapeutic services for children. The Carruth Center offers services to both Parish School students as well as children throughout our community. Carruth clinicians frequently collaborate with Parish School educators to maximize a child’s learning potential. Offering an on-site clinic where students may attend therapy sessions during or after school allows convenience for our families.
Services The Carruth Center provides:
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech/Language Assessments and Therapy
- Mental Health Services
- Music Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Educational/Developmental Assessments
- Social Learning Groups
- Summer Camps
For more information, visit www.carruthcenter.org