Acute Therapy Program

The Acute Care Therapy Program provides multidisciplinary team-oriented therapy services to all inpatients (with the exception of unit 2A), and acutely ill outpatients, including evaluation, consultation, treatment, and education.

Services Available

Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Speech therapy
Aquatics therapy
Child life therapy
Escort and patient transportation
Dysphagia/feeding evaluation and therapy

Typical Diagnoses:

Full range of pediatric conditions and diagnoses from neonates through 17 years
Congenital disorders
Developmental delay
Acquired disorders

Additional Resources

Easter Seal Society of Del-Mar Inc.
(302) 324-4444
Division of Family Services
State of Delaware
(302) 577-3824
C.H.A.D.D.
Newark, DE
(302) 737-5063
Child Inc.
Wilmington, DE
(302) 762-8989
Children's Service Center
Wilmington, DE
(302) 577-3824
Child Watch Development Program of Delaware
(302) 995-8617
Handicapped Childrens Services of Delaware
(302) 577-2912
Parent Early Education Center
Newark, DE
(302) 454-5955
Bachrach, Stephen J., MD and Miller, Freeman, MD, CEREBRAL PALSY: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR CAREGIVING, The Johns Hopkins University Press
National Childhood Cancer Foundation
1-800-981-2663
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation
1-800-981-2663
Spina Bifida Association of America
United Cerebral Palsy Association
1-800-872-5827