By Brooke Racicot, Senior Director of Therapy Services The first several years of life are a critical time of brain development for a child, building the foundation for years to come. At teli, our therapists work with families and children with developmental delays and address those concerns in those first three years with the appropriate...
teli has not let COVID-19 stop its important work with children who have developmental delays. We have been providing contactless Early Intervention teletherapy now to ensure families can still receive these crucial services. The first three years of life are essential to a child’s development. Electing to delay services could have enormous repercussions for a...
Halloween will be looking a bit different this year. Unlike any other holiday, masks are a “normal” part of Halloween, but remember that both the nose and mouth need to be covered to make the mask effective. The Center for Disease Control is advising that traditional trick or treat activities can be high risk for...
By Jennifer Schreiner, Occupational Therapist As your child develops and grows, parents take great joy in those “firsts” — that first smile, the first step, the first word and so on. When it comes to “firsts” around infant feeding, parents often have lots of questions for teli therapists. When should I introduce a cup? How...
teli is excited and proud to announce a partnership with DePaul School for Hearing and Speech of Pittsburgh beginning July 1, 2020. The developmental needs of a child with hearing difficulties are unique and require specialized expertise. This partnership will be a great addition to the Early Intervention hearing services already provided by teli. Founded...
By: Debbie Fekos, teli Occupational Therapist Did you know your child’s toy box is a great place to look to help your child develop vital skills such as fine and gross motor skills? Yes, a single toy can help your child develop a variety of skills. As your child grows, they begin to build upon...
By Debbie Fekos, Occupational Therapist Understanding teli’s teletherapy during COVID-19 Your child has been approved for Early Intervention and you want to get started. Learn about teli’s occupational therapy teletherapy sessions. What does a teli Occupational Therapy teletherapy session look like? An Occupational Therapist (OT) collaborates with parents and caregivers around the daily routines that...
By Kelly Beddall, teli Speech Language Pathologist Understanding teli’s teletherapy during COVID-19 Your child has been approved for Early Intervention and you want to get started. Learn about teli’s speech & language pathology teletherapy sessions. What does a teli Speech Therapy teletherapy session look like? A Speech Therapist (ST) is focused on assessing and enhancing...
By Peggy Giesen, teli Physical Therapist Understanding teli’s teletherapy during COVID-19 Your child has been approved for Early Intervention and you want to get started. Learn about teli’s physical therapy teletherapy sessions. What does teli Physical Therapy teletherapy look like? A Physical Therapist (PT) is focused on helping your child with physical movement and strength...
