Pediatric rehabilitation

Miller-Dwan Rehabilitation Center at SMDC Medical Center offers a comprehensive rehabilitation program for children, from infants to age 18. We care for children who have had accidents, became ill, or were born with an impairment resulting in functional limitations. Each child’s program and treatment are based on his or her unique needs.

We offer the region’s only pediatric programs that have been accredited by the highly respected Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation (CARF). Our four accredited programs are:

• Inpatient Rehabilitation (Family-Centered), accredited since 1998
• Brain Injury Inpatient Rehabilitation, accredited since 1992
• Brain Injury Outpatient Rehabilitation, accredited since 1992
• Spinal Cord System of Care, accredited since 1992

Family involvement is at the heart of everything we do. We recognize the important role of family as caregivers, decision-makers and advocates. We encourage parents, guardians, siblings and friends to participate in therapy when appropriate. We also recognize the need for respite time.

We treat children with:

• Brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke
• Multiple traumas
• Cerebral palsy
• Spina bifida
• Near-drowning
• Ventilator dependency
• Spasticity, including intrathecal baclofen pump therapy (ITB) and BOTOX

We offer:

• Highly qualified team of professionals with extensive experience, including a recreation therapist who specializes in child-life activities
• At least three hours of daily therapy on Monday through Saturday; Sunday sessions are also available as part of an individual’s treatment plan. We also schedule additional time in recreational therapy and psychological counseling, important services not offered by all rehab programs.
• Regular care planning conferences for patients and their families with the treatment team
• All pediatric services conveniently located on one floor in areas decorated for children, including a toy room and play area
• Pool therapy and animal-assisted therapy
• Day Hospital Program that allows your child to live at home
• Bladder control specialty services
• Help for smoother transitions to home, school or outpatient therapy
• Family support, education and counseling
• Home assessments assure a conducive environment for the child’s special needs
• Equipment consultations, including an assistive technology practitioner who is certified to assess patients and help them find the right equipment
• Psychological evaluations
• Health Portfolio, which compiles health information into a notebook designed to help a patient and caregivers manage ongoing health-care needs and resources in their community
• Computer technology, including a computer room and Wii3