As a Pediatric Physical therapist within teli’s Early Intervention program, Mary Welage has helped children with a wide range of challenges over her 20 years. “No matter the level of limitations, from severe disability to slight developmental delays, my goal is to maximize a child’s abilities. We provide therapy but we also provide parents with...
Early Intervention- helping children’s voices be heard. Diane Wolfe, a teli Pediatric Speech Pathologist, spends her days helping children find their voice. Early Intervention services provide parents with a support for children that for some reason do not speak. A child’s first sounds of “Dadda and Momma” are like music to a parent’s ear and...
Concerned about your child’s development? Do any of these concerns sound familiar? “My child is having issue switching from a bottle to a sippy cup” “I am concerned that my child is not making eye contact with me or other people” “I don’t know what is causing my child’s meltdowns..it just happens out of the...
teli’s Four Steps to Selecting an Early Intervention Provider You are worried about your child and you want to find the best support in an Early Intervention provider. But what is important to look for when considering all the potential providers? Tracy A. Zeiler, M.Ed., Director of Early Intervention at teli has had more than...
At teli, families are a key part of Early Intervention therapy and success for their child As a developmental therapist at teli, Kelley Filson has provided Early Intervention support and care for children with developmental delays, behavioral problems and socialization challenges for more than 13 years. She has always been aware of the value of...
Dear teli Friends, As we move into the Holiday Season and the New Year, it is a good time to think about our teli community of families and the accomplishments of the year. The teli therapists have given buoyancy and hope to parents and children by providing skilled, caring therapies that will allow transition to...
The month of October is Domestic Violence month and teli is devoted to creating awareness of the impact of this enormous societal problem. Among the many sobering facts is that 1 in 4 women are the victims of Domestic Violence. Even more compelling is the impact on our most vulnerable population, children witness and endure...
Early Intervention: Sensory Integration Challenges with Children Why does my child shy away from playing or interacting with other children? There is nothing like a loving hug from your child or that embrace as little ones squeal with joy as they embrace another child their age! But for some children, the touch, the noise, or...
WHAT DO PEDIATRICIANS & EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS HAVE IN COMMON? Pediatricians “are primarily concerned with the health, welfare and development of children and are uniquely qualified for these endeavors . . . ” (AAP) Early Interventionists work in “a system of coordinated services that promotes the child’s age-appropriate growth and development and supports to families during...
