Seeking Free or Low Cost Therapy for My Son with CP in Tigard Area.

Updated on March 31, 2008
V.J. asks from Canby, OR
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I have a 3 year old with mild Cerebral Palsy. We recently moved to the area and left behind a program where he was receiving PT, OT, & Speech therapy. He is in an Early start program here, but not getting any one on one therapy. The teachers pay special attention to his needs & goals & the therapists monitor the children about once or twice a month. I am ok with that for the most part, but I would love to provide more Physical Therapy for him. I know how much good it was doing for him before when he was being worked hard by his therapist in weekly one on one sessions. Unfortunately we cannot afford much, so I was wondering if anyone new of any programs here that might be able to help. Thank you!

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D.W.

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Hello V.;

My daughter went thru Early Intervention and is now going thru ESD in Washington County called Northwest Regional ###-###-####. Not sure if they can help you but it cannot hurt to try. Also I would contact your local United CP chapter to see what is available. I do most of my therapy thru OHSU with my daughter but not sure if insurance is an issue for you. OHSU CDRC is a wonderful program if you can utilize them. Good luck to you and feel free to contact me if you need to. My daughter also has mild CP and is doing wonderfully now.

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M.G.

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V.,

By the sound of it you are connected to just Early Start, but are you connected to an Early Intervention Program? I have to sound naive here (really should have done a little poking around) in regard to Oregon's system, but I believe that all you need to do is contact your school districts Specialized Services program (maybe someone at Early Start can point you in the right direction?).

I worked in Washington State in EI for several years so I know their system better. However, what you are looking for is the Part B (3-5 yr old program) and this, I would imagine, would be similar to what he was getting in CA (sounds like he was in the Part C program for 0-3 yr olds). Did you move from CA with an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)? If so get your paperwork together...these plans are basically transferable, plus the old paperwork is very helpful for the next program and may even save with some of the testing and goal writing they might need to do for the new program.

I am not working in this field any longer, but after the years that I did, I know just how overwhelming and confusing the system can get...best of luck to you and yours!!!

M.

P.S. If you get hopelessly lost please email me...I can try to help if you need it.

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L.D.

answers from Portland on

Hello~

I also have a son with mild CP issues. We use Shriner's Hospital. We love them and they are FREE. You do need to apply, but it is a formality, as they accept children with a CP diagnosis.

Their PT program is fabulous.

L.

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M.S.

answers from Portland on

Hi V. and welcome to Portland!

Regarding your little boy: I would recommend getting in touch with the Early Intervention Program in your local school district. My 4 yr old son has ASD and we work with the Multnomah County Early Intervention Program - not sure if Tigard is in Mult. County. Anyway they will do an assessment and make recommendations for preschool, OT, PT and Speech as necessary - either in your home or in a preschool or community setting. Feel free to send me a message - I have a ton of resources and would be happy to help. All the services provided by the county are free. Good luck and take good care! M.

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H.L.

answers from Portland on

I can't help you with OT or PT, but I work for the Oregon Scottish Rite clinics. We are a non-profit speech and language clinic-- very, very little cost to families! Our waiting list isn't short, unfortunately. We are downtown, but will be moving to John's Landing area in June. The clinic phone number is ###-###-####. You can get more info about the clinic on our website www.scottishritekids.com

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S.M.

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Check out Shriners Hospital. My son was seen at one and they are absolutely wonderful! You don't need to be without insurance to receive services there. Just give them a call!!

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