Pediatric Therapy Services

Our Facilities

Hannibal Regional Hospital Pediatric Therapy Services is comprised of certified and licensed Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists.

All practitioners have extensive training in treating children ages birth to 18 with special needs and developmental delays. Our therapists create individualized treatment plans to achieve goals that meet child and family needs. 

Our therapists are also providers for the Missouri First Steps Early Intervention Program which provides therapy in the home for children birth to three years. (www.mofirststeps.com)

Treatment Process

A physician’s referral is necessary to receive therapy evaluation and/or treatment. If you have concerns about your child’s development, talk to your primary care provider and request a prescription for an occupational therapy, physical therapy and/or speech-language evaluation. For more information, call 573-406-5777 or fax orders to 573-231-1034.

Screenings 

If you suspect your child has a delay but are unsure, you may call to set up a free screening with a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Speech Therapist. Theses screenings are a brief five minutes and will determine if a full assessment is warranted for your child.

Speech Therapy

Our Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate and treat deficits in speech, language, swallowing/feeding, social skills/pragmatics, Apraxia, autism, voice and other skills necessary for communication. The goal of speech therapy is to assist children in achieving optimal speech and language skills so they can communicate effectively with others and optimally participate in their daily activities. 

Diagnoses assessed and treated include but are not limited to:

For information about Adult Speech Therapy, click here!

Occupational Therapy 

Our occupational therapists work with infants and children who are challenged in reaching their developmental milestones in social, self help and fine motor areas, as well as with children who are having difficulty organizing and integrating information from their environment. 

The goal of occupational therapy is to help each child participate in everyday activities of their lives, such as playing with other children, dressing/caring for themselves, and helping out at home. 

Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists address the movement concerns your child might have. They assess muscle strength, joint movement, gross motor coordination, balance, endurance and motor planning through age appropriate play.

The goal of physical therapy is to maximize your child’s ability to work towards their gross motor milestones and improve quality of movement. They also work on problems with walking delays and/or deviations. 

Financial Aid

If your child requires speech/language therapy and insurance coverage isn’t available, scholarships are available to those who meet specific clinical and financial guidelines through the Scottish Rite program. (www.moscottishrite.org) Additional information and/or application are available upon request by calling 573-406-5777.

Hannibal Regional Hospital Pediatric Therapy Services
150 Medical Drive Hannibal, MO 63401
P: 573-406-5777
F: 573-231-1034

HRH Pediatric Speech Therapy Goes Above and Beyond For Local Family 

Hannibal Regional Pediatric Therapy Offers Long-Lasting Support to Local Family

When we discovered the impact the bacterial meningitis had on Dawson’s life, it was overwhelming.” shares Shanee.  “We didn’t know where to start and the pediatric therapy team really helped us.”  Dawson began receiving physical, occupational and speech therapies.  Due to his medical conditions Dawson the pediatric therapy team also visited him in his home to help limit his exposure to illness.  For Shanee, the pediatric therapy team quickly became friends and an invaluable support system.  “They have been a great source of support for us, and have been advocates for Dawson when we needed them.  They are not only experts at what they do, but they are passionate and it shows through their genuine care for their patients” says Shanee.

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