Ascension Sacred Heart Pediatric Rehabilitation: Panama City Beach

Ascension Sacred Heart Pediatric Rehabilitation
Ascension Sacred Heart Pediatric Rehabilitation at Panama City Beach provides speech, occupational and physical therapy for 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 Pediatric Rehabilitation at Panama City Beach 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 and food aversions
Hearing impairment
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 coordinating speech movements)
Articulation
Cleft-lip or cleft-palate
Dysphagia (trouble swallowing)
Lisping
Muteness (refusing or being unable to speak)
Speech delays
Stuttering
Food aversions
Pragmatic language (social skills)
At Ascension Sacred Heart Pediatric Rehabilitation at Panama City Beach, 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 Pediatric Rehabilitation at Panama City Beach specialize 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
Torticollis
Balance and coordination disorder
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, sensory integration skills, activities of daily living, social skills and improving their confidence. Pediatric occupational therapists provide help and suppor