Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Pediatric Rehabilitation: Panama City

About Us
Pediatric therapists at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Pediatric Rehabilitation at Panama City provide therapy for infants, children and teens.
Your child's healthy development is our priority. When your child needs physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy, pediatric therapists at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Pediatric Rehabilitation at Panama City are here for your child and family. Pediatric therapists provide help and support for children with:

Autism spectrum disorder
Brachial plexus injury
Brain and spinal cord injury
Cerebral palsy
Communication disorder
Developmental delay
Down syndrome
Learning difficulties
Muscular dystrophy
Orthopedic injury
Speech and language disorder or delay
Spina bifida
Swallowing disorder
Each appointment starts with a conversation about your child. Tell us your concerns and ask us your questions. By getting to know your child and family, we create a personalized care plan. Together, you and your child’s care team set short-term and long-term goals for your child.

Pediatric speech therapy
Speech-language pathologists, also known as speech therapists, specialize in diagnosing and treating children with speech, language and swallowing disorders:

Apraxia (difficulty with lip, jaw and tongue movement)
Articulation
Cleft-lip or cleft-palate
Dysphagia (trouble swallowing)
Lisping
Muteness (refusing or being unable to speak)
Speech delays
Stuttering
At Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Pediatric Rehabilitation at Panama City, our pediatric speech therapists are experienced in working with children of all ages. Children may work with a speech therapist once a week or a few times a week. How often your child will go to speech therapy depends on their specific needs and if they are seeing a speech therapist at school.

Pediatric physical therapy
Pediatric physical therapists at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Pediatric Rehabilitation at Panama Cityspecialize in helping children improve their mobility, flexibility and strength. We provide help and support for children of all ages with:

Cerebral palsy
Developmental delays
Down syndrome
Muscular dystrophy
Muscle stiffness
Orthopedic injuries
Prematurity
Spina bifida
Stroke
Your child will meet with their physical therapist weekly or a few times a week, depending on their needs. By using personalized stretches and exercises, we help your child improve their mobility and quality of life.

Pediatric occupational therapy
Pediatric occupational therapists are here for your child’s physical, emotional and social well-being. We specialize in helping children with fine motor skills, activities of daily living, social skills and improving their confidence. Pediatric occupational therapists provide help and support for children with:

Autism spectrum disorder
Behavioral concerns
Birth anomalies
Cerebral palsy
Developmental delays
Injuries
Post-surgery recovery
Sensory processing disorders
Social skills at school,