Occupational, Physical, & Speech Therapy
Momentum’s individual pediatric therapy services are available in-person at our center in Torrance, and remotely via telehealth.
Occupational Therapy
Many people are surprised to hear that children participate in occupational therapy because we usually associate the word “occupation” with jobs. However, there is a broader view of “occupations” for children, including playing, learning, and socializing with friends. Momentum helps children develop these necessary skills to transition to an independent and rewarding life.
Our occupational therapists provide evaluation, intervention, and consultation in the following areas:
- Feeding & Oral Motor Skills
- Play & Socialization
- Sensory Processing & Motor Planning
- Self-Regulation
- Organizing & Planning Motor Skills
- Visual-Motor Skills
- Fine Motor & Handwriting Skills
- Self-Help Skills
- Adaptive Equipment Modifications
- Delays in Development
- Environmental Adaptations for Home and School Settings
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapists specializing in pediatrics assist children in developing and enhancing mobility, so they may safely participate in activities at home, in the community, in the classroom, and on the playground. Our physical therapists focus on children’s ability to participate in essential movement activities such as crawling, walking, running, playing games, and participating in sports. For children who rely on mobility aids such as wheelchairs, orthotics, and other supports, our therapists show them how to navigate safely in various environments.
Our physical therapists provide evaluation, intervention, and consultation in the following areas:
- Gross Motor Development
- Muscle Tone & Strength
- Posture / Postural Control
- Pre-Gait and Gait Training
- Locomotion Patterns
- Neuromuscular Function
- Body Alignment
- Environmental Adaptations
- Wheelchair Positioning & Mobility
- Splinting, Bracing & Orthotics
- Overuse Injuries
- Sport Injuries
- Injury Prevention
- Post-Surgical Healing
Speech Therapy
Our Speech-Language Pathologists’ goal is to help your child become a successful communicator. Our clinicians are trained in advanced clinical techniques such as PROMPT, BECKMAN, HANEN, LSVT, and LAMP. By tailoring programs specific to your child’s needs, we help families achieve their goals.
Our speech-language pathologists provide evaluation, intervention, and consultation in the following areas:
- Expressive Language Skills
- Articulation Skills
- Oral Motor Skills
- Dysarthria
- Disorders of Fluency
- Receptive Language Skills
- Feeding and Swallowing
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Disorders of Voice
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication Skills
- Pragmatic Skills
Enroll your child in Momentum’s individual therapy services.
Contact: Evelyn Peterson, Intake Specialist
Phone (310) 328-0276 ext. 345 / mptnintake@momentum4all.org / Fax (310) 328-3094