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 SportsMed's Pediatric Therapy Team Jamie Cimo, MEd, CCC-SLP, Jackie Murphy, OTR, Diana Sperry, PT and Sally Hertzog, CCC-SLP with a young patient
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SportsMed’s Pediatric Therapy Services program is dedicated to providing quality, family-centered care for the growth of children of all ages in northwest Colorado.
We provide physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies in a variety of settings. We work with newborns in Yampa Valley Medical Center’s nursery and treat children in our outpatient clinic at the “Little House” located at 1920 Pine Grove Road. Other treatment locations include a swimming pool, the Humble Ranch Education Center and other community environments.
Our philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary assessment and therapy as an effective and functional method to enhance a child’s development.
Therapists work closely with parents and value their input and participation throughout the therapeutic process. We want to help children grow and learn from infancy and beyond.
If you have concerns about your child’s development, you may want to consider a Pediatric Therapy referral. We can help maximize your child’s potential in everyday living. Please feel free to call for more information, 970-871-2398.
How to tell if your child could benefit from Pediatric Therapy Services at SportsMed
Your child may benefit from Pediatric Therapy Services if he or she has some of the following. Please call us at 970-871-2398 if you have questions.
Speech-Language Concerns
Infant/Toddler
- Absence of listening to speech and making cooing sounds by 3 months
- Absence of babbling (tatata, bababa, etc.) and attending to environmental sounds
- Absence of words by 18 months
- Absence of two-word phrases that have a message by 2 years
- Undeveloped play skills
Elementary & Older
- Unclear speech
- Word-finding problems
- Stuttering
- Poor understanding of concepts
- Difficulty following directions; may require frequent repetitions
- Difficulty naming, describing, relating events and retelling stories.
- Inappropriate pitch, volume, rate, resonance of voice for the child’s age and gender
- Poor school performance
- Medical diagnosis known to impact development
Motor Concerns
- Delays in gross, fine, visual or motor skills
- Musculoskeletal problems such as torticollis or scoliosis
- Frequent falls or tripping
- Awkward movement patterns
- Avoidance of playground equipment
- Decreased coordination and balance
- Decreased postural control and endurance
- Difficulty in school: poor attention span, poor handwriting, impulsivity
- Difficulty with self-care such as grooming and dressing
- Equipment needs: orthotics, aids for self care or mobility, special seating
- Sensory concerns: seeks out or avoids movement and touch
- Mobility issues: poor gait or difficulty in moving between surfaces
- Poor body awareness
- Medical diagnosis known to impact development