Events/Special Programs

SEED

Stimulating and Enhancing
Early Development

Our Mission Statement: To improve early development by enhancing the bonds between at-risk babies and parents.

Factors that place a baby at risk for developmental delay may include prematurity, chromosomal abnormalities, genetic or congenital disorders, respiratory distress as a newborn, chronic infections, and other neonatal conditions. When a baby is demonstrating developmental delays, the parent/baby bond requires special attention. Developing these bonds early in life will have a positive impact on development.

SEED is a unique program that focuses on enhancing the bond between the at risk baby and the parents during the early development period. The SEED program focuses on bridging the gap between the current functioning of an at-risk baby and their true potential. Pediatric therapists evaluate each baby to identify common delays in each of these developmental areas: motor development, feeding, communication, and sensory processing.

SEED provides education and support to families and teaches them interventions that use age appropriate activities to further the

infant’s social, physical, and emotional development.

SEED is a 8 week program where parents and their babies attend small group sessions once a week. To maximize family relationships and participation in each session, there is a ratio of 2 baby/parent groups to one therapist. This program provides a supportive and positive environment where families are encouraged to interact and ask questions.

Each one hour session will focus on how touch, movement, play, nurturing, safety and family life are all integral to the unique development of the baby.

SEED topics will include:

Infant massage
Tummy Time
Play and appropriate toys
SIDS precautions
Motor Development
Nutrition and Feeding
Sensory Development
Car Seat Safety
Parent support groups and resources

Every session is a special experience between the parent and his/her baby which will continue beyond this program.

Upon completion of the SEED program, families will have the skills and knowledge to enhance and further their baby’s development and to strengthen the bond within their baby within the family environment. Families will be provided with any recommendations for additional formal therapy to address their baby’s developmental delays, if needed.

Process for enrollment:

Call 713-774-5437 to enroll for the next available session.

A prescription from a pediatrician or primary care physician will be required.

The SEED program requires at least one parent to be present and participate with his/her baby at all times.

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)   

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) provides a unique experience for the patients we serve.  The goal of this type of therapy is to use the animal(s) as an adjunct in order to achieve the goals and objectives already established by the therapist.

Using animals as a treatment tool can help not only with obtaining physical abilities, but also with cogitive and perceptual abilities, bulidng rapport, increaseing self esteem and motivation, and stress reduction.

All animals used have undergone extensive training and have passed temperment testing through various AAT organizations.

Fourth Annual Children's Health and Wellness Fair

November 7, 2009

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This is a free event exclusively for our patients and their families.  Fun activities provide education regarding health and wellness.  This day of fun includes a petting zoo, moonwalks, rock wall, face paitinng, food, and much more.   This occurs the first weekend in November.

Parent Workshops

Parents of KDC patients attended a FREE WORKSHOP to get the straight scoop on legal planning for busy parents.  They learned how easy it is to make sure their kids will be taken care of by the people they want in the way they want if they are ever in an accident.

Even if you have a Will in place, most parents have made at least one of 6 common mistakes.  As a Mom and a Personal Family Lawyer with special training in the legal needs of parents, Kim has the low down on what you need to know to fix these mistakes, if you’ve made them.

During this informative presentation, parents discovered how to:

Step 1:     Name Guardians for both SHORT & LONG TERM – VERY IMPORTANT you’ll find    

                 out why.

Step 2:     Identify the Need for Future Care Planning –if your child won’t be able to be self-

                  sufficient, you’ll need to make plans to secure his/her future – learn how.

Step 3:     Consider Adult Guardianship/Conservatorship and Alternatives – when your child

                  reaches age 18, you will no longer be entitled to make decisions about his/her finances

                  and personal care.

Step 4:     Plan for and Secure Government Benefits – if your child has more than $2,000 in their

                 own name at age 18, they won’t be eligible for benefits until they “spend down” their

                 money – learn how to protect them from this.

Step 5:     Create a Life Care Plan – develop an understanding of what the future care of your child

                 will cost and what your best options are for meeting those needs.

Being a parent of a Special Needs child comes with extra responsibilities, but now you can learn what to do to make sure your child will be okay if something were to happen to you.  This educational seminar was presented by Personal Family Lawyer and Mom, Kim Hegwood, who is a frequent speaker on life and estate planning for families. 

As an added bonus, all those who attended were eligible for the raffle for a free copy of the bestselling book “Wear Clean Underwear!  A Fast, Fun, Friendly – and Essential – Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Parents”.  Call to reserve your space now at (713)668-6690.

DINNER WAS BE PROVIDED FOR ALL ATTENDEES.  ADULTS ONLY. 

      KIDS DEVELOPMENTAL CLINIC-Pasadena      

3801 Vista Suite 200 , Pasadena, Texas 77504

January 11, 2010 at 6:00PM

KIDS DEVELOPMENTAL CLINIC-Southwest

8021 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77074

February 1, 2010 at 6:00PM

Water Days 2008/2009

Water Days provided another unique experience for patients.  It used water as  a modality and motivating factor during therapy.  Splish and Splash our kids had a Blast!