Developmental Therapist
Mr. Sean P. McLaughlin is a Developmental Therapist in Venice, FL
with special training and skill in identifying and treatment of developmental disorers in toddlers and young children.
As a Developmental Therapist, Sean P. McLaughlin performs
play activities designed to help the child learn new skills and overcome their challenges. Developmental Therapy is
a discipline that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of developmental disorders in children between the ages of 0-5 years old. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Developmental Therapists include speech delays, decreased attention skills, autism, behavioral problems, learning disabilities, poor social skills, sensory issues, and hearing impairments.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Developmental Therapists
include conducting evaluations and interventions, providing parenting strategies, facilitating social skills, and providing play therapy.
A Developmental Therapist is a person qualified by completion of an approved program in Developmental Therapy and where applicable credentialed by the state and practicing within the scope of the credential, or credentialed by completion of education experiences as approved by the state and practicing within the scope of that credential or, where state credentialing does not exist, certified by the Board of the Developmental Therapy Association. A developmental therapist evaluates children's global development in order to identify areas of developmental delay whether arising from physiological, neurological, or environmental factors, or a combination of factors; and designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions for the child and the family to promote the child's acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes and social interaction in order to maximize functional independence and developmental homeostasis, and improve the quality of life at home and in the community; and provides consultation for the parents and other professionals working with the family on global development.
Developmental Therapists in Venice, FL
Recreation Therapist
A recreation therapist uses recreational activities for intervention in some physical, social or emotional behavior to bring about a desired change in that behavior and promote the growth and development of the patient.
Recreation Therapists in Venice, FL
Day Training, Developmentally Disabled Services Agency
These agencies are authorized to provide day habilitation services to developmentally disabled individuals who live in their homes. The function of day habilitation is to assist an individual to acquire and maintain those life skills that enable the individual to cope more effectively with the demands of independent living. Also to raise the level of the individual's physical, mental, social, and vocational functioning.
Day Training Developmentally Disabled Services Agencies in Venice, FL
Adult Day Care Facility
Adult Day Care Facilities in Venice, FL
Developmental Disabilities Clinic
An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing comprehensive, multidiscipline diagnostic, treatment, therapy, training, and counseling services to children with congenital disorders that precipitate developmental delays and in many instances mental deficiencies (e.g., Cerebral Palsy, metabolic disorders, Sturge-Weber Syndrome, etc.).
Developmental Disabilities Clinics in Venice, FL
Community Based Residential Treatment Facility, Intellectual Disabilities and/or Developmental Disabilities
A home-like residential facility providing habilitation, support and monitoring services to individuals diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Community Based Residential Treatment Facilities Intellectual Disabilities And Or Developmental Disabilities in Venice, FL
Non-emergency Medical Transport (VAN)
A land vehicle with a capacity to meet special height, clearance, access, and seating, for the conveyance of persons in non-emergency situations. The vehicle may or may not be required to meet local county or state regulations.
Non Emergency Medical Transport Van in Venice, FL
Chore Provider
An individual who provides home maintenance services required to sustain a safe, sanitary living environment for individuals who because of age or disabilities is unable to perform the activities. These services include heavy household chores such as washing floors, windows, and walls; tacking down loose rugs and tiles; and moving heavy items of furniture in order to provide safe access and egress.
Chore Providers in Venice, FL
Adult Companion
An individual who provides supervision, socialization, and non-medical care to a functionally impaired adult. Companions may assist or supervise the individual with such tasks as meal preparation, laundry and shopping, but do not perform these activities as discrete services. These services are provided in accordance with a therapeutic goal in the plan of care.
Adult Companions in Venice, FL
Day Training/Habilitation Specialist
Mr. Sean P. McLaughlin is a Day Training/Habilitation Specialist in Venice, FL
with special training and skill in creating and implementing customized programs to help patients participate in communities.
As a Day Training/Habilitation Specialist, Sean P. McLaughlin performs
direct support for patients. Day Training/Habilitation is
support to help develop and maintain the life skills of patients with developmental disabilities. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Day Training/Habilitation Specialists include autism, Down's syndrome, and cerebral palsy.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Day Training/Habilitation Specialists
include self-care, communication and behavior management, socialization training, job coaching, improving adaptive living skills, enabling recreational activities, and providing transportation to all activities.
Individuals experienced or trained in working with developmentally disabled individuals who need assistance in acquiring and maintaining life skills that enable them to cope more effectively with the demands of independent living.
Day Training Habilitation Specialists in Venice, FL
Respite Care
Respite Care in Venice, FL
Respite Care Camp
A camping facility that provides specialized respite care to individuals requiring enhanced services to enable them to remain in the community, (e.g., those with developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, mental/behavioral disorders). The staff must have training in working with the target populations and dealing with emergency situations which might be related to or exacerbate the individual's condition.
Respite Care Camps in Venice, FL
Intellectual Disabilities and/or Developmental Disabilities Respite Care
A facility or distinct part of a facility that provides short term, residential care to children diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities as respite for the regular caregivers.
Intellectual Disabilities And Or Developmental Disabilities Respite Care in Venice, FL
In Home Supportive Care Agency
An In Home Supportive Care Agency provides services in the patient's home with the goal of enabling the patient to remain at home. The services provided may include personal care services such as hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), e.g., eating, bathing, dressing, and bladder and bowel requirements; homemaker services and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), e.g., taking medications, shopping for groceries, laundry, housekeeping, and companionship; and/or supervision or cuing so that a person can perform tasks themselves.
In Home Supportive Care Agencies in Venice, FL
