Events/Special Programs

Obesity Reduction Program: At KDC we are helping families create healthy lifestyles for their children who have problems with obesity.  The program is Research based and family focused, monitored by your child's pediatrician and designed and run by Therapists.  The program is 11 weeks long, meets 3 times a week for one hour each session.  The current program is underway with very good results.  We will be starting a new 11 week program in the fall 2011.  Please call our West Clinic for information and to be placed in the waiting list.  (281)558-5437.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM-  

Kids Developmental Clinic is very fortunate to be working with the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program.  With the help of many volunteers, trainers, and of course our wonderful athletes, we completed our first Young Athletes competition on Saturday, March 26, 2011.  Our three locations came together and celebrated the abilities and skills that our young patients possess.  Events included activities such as the 60 yard dash, handball, Tour de KDC, and many more.  We had 70 participants and many volunteers come together to make this event a success.

Our next Young Athletes Competition will take place on March 24, 2012.  Our young athletes will begin their training in January.

SEED

Stimulating and Enhancing Early Development

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

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.  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 with their baby within the family environment. Families will be provided with recommendations for additional formal therapy to address their baby’s developmental delays, if needed.

Process for enrollment:  Call 713-910-5437 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, buildng rapport, increaseing self esteem and motivation, and stress reduction.

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

Sixth Annual Kids Carnival

November 5, 2011

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This is a free event exclusively for our patients and their families.  Fun activities and information regarding health and wellness.  This day of fun included a petting zoo, moonwalks, rock wall, face paitinng, food, and much more.   This occurs the first weekend in November.  The 2011 Carnival was a lot of fun both for our employees, their families and the patients with their families.

Completed Parent Workshops

Parents of KDC patients attend FREE WORKSHOPS covering different topics that have been requested by the parents and therapists. 

• A Personal Family Lawyer with special training in the legal needs of parents of children with special needs.  Presented information on Guardianship/ Conservatorship and Alternatives as well as the process to secure Governement benefits and the creation of a Life Care Plan.   January 11,2010 and ebruary 1, 2010.
• Disability rights of Texas presented a workshop April 19, 2011 for our parents in the Pasadena Clinic and on August 10, 2011 at the West Clinic.
• The Arch of Greater Houston Presented a parent workshop on April 21, 2011 at our Southwest clinic.

   Water Days

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!