April 2025 Newsletter
Kids in Stride in Franklin, NC 828-634-7800
APRIL is NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MONTH
Focus for the month of APRIL
INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS / IDD are disorders that are usually present at birth and that negatively affect the trajectory of the individual's physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development. Many of these conditions affect multiple body parts or systems.
LISTENING THERAPY - is an interpersonal confirmation process, involving all the senses, in which the therapist attends with empathy to the child's verbal and nonverbal messages to facilitate the understanding, synthesis, and interpretation of the client's situation.
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - There are instances where individuals experience abnormalities in their brain, nervous system, or muscle cells, leading to various disorders such as epilepsy, migraine headaches, tic or movement disorders, and more.
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER - It is crucial to understand that the sensory system comprises various senses, and these senses process information as the foundation for many other skills. It is important to recognize the significant role that these sensory systems play in our overall functioning.
Read more about these Therapies here
Who are we
June 15th, 2022 Kids in Stride opened the door in Franklin, NC to be your hometown therapy designed for Kids. We service Kids from birth through 21 years of age.
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 – 5:30 closed for lunch from 12:30 – 1:30
Insurances Accepted: We accept many insurances, please call us to see if we take yours 828-634-7800 / Fax: 828-634-7732
* Minors receiving treatment must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
If your child is receiving therapy services in the school setting, we can still be able to provide services: We work closely with the school system/therapists to ensure all goals are being addressed for home and school needs. If your child is receiving services in the school for school related tasks and continues to have difficulties at home such as dressing or following directions. We can help. If your child did not qualify for school therapy it doesn’t mean your child does not qualify for occupational or speech therapy.
We are committed to providing therapy services that inspire children to achieve their full potential. Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language Pathology is part of our integrated multi-disciplinary service, designed to help children who experience developmental challenges in areas such as movement, play, speech, language, learning, and behavior. Our Pediatric Therapy programs are dedicated to helping children acquire functional skills, increasing their independence and ultimately improving their quality of life. At Kids in Stride - Franklin, we believe that all children have the potential to succeed, and our mission is to support them in reaching their goals.