What ages do The Farm by Pediatrics Plus serve?
The Farm by Pediatrics Plus serves children and young adults ages birth - 21 years. Due to the unique nature of this outpatient setting, the specific needs of each client are considered to ensure The Farm is the optimal location for intervention and novel skill attainment.
Will ABA services remain available at all current Pediatrics Plus clinics?
Yes, ABA services will be available at all our clinic locations.
Will The Farm by Pediatrics Plus offer developmental preschool services?
The Farm by Pediatrics Plus is an outpatient setting that provides OT, PT, ST, and ABA services. Developmental preschool services will not be offered at The Farm locations.
Since there will be animals at The Farm by Pediatrics Plus, is hippotherapy an option?
The Farm by Pediatrics Plus will not provide hippotherapy. We do have a variety of animal available to interact with and incorporate into functional therapy sessions. Pediatrics Plus is also hopeful to collaborate with local Graduate Agriculture departments and 4-H Clubs to expand opportunities for our patients and families while at The Farm by Pediatrics Plus.
What will treatment spaces look like at The Farm by Pediatrics Plus?
The Farm by Pediatrics Plus will consist of treatment spaces that will target goals in a functional, naturally occurring manner. Some of these spaces include:
- Individual Treatment Spaces
- Spacious gym with large garage doors that can be opened for an open-air feel
- Full Kitchen/Dining Room
- Vegetable Gardens
- Greenhouse
- Natural paths and outdoor walkways
- Outdoor Play Areas
- Pond
- Full Laundry/Mud Room
Will meals or snacks for clients be provided at The Farm by Pediatrics Plus?
Full-service lunch or snacks will not be provided at The Farm through a kitchen staff. However, The Farm by Pediatrics Plus will have vegetable and fruit gardens that will be perfect for growing and harvesting! The Farm by Pediatrics Plus will also have a full kitchen, much like our clinic locations, where patients can cook and prep foods with their therapist.
Will The Farm by Pediatrics Plus follow the public-school schedule, including holidays?
The Farm by Pediatrics Plus is a year-round outpatient clinic and will adhere to the Pediatrics Plus therapy calendar and holiday schedule.
Will The Farm by Pediatrics Plus only serve children with an ASD diagnosis?
The Farm by Pediatrics Plus will serve children with an ASD diagnosis, but it will also serve children with any diagnosis on an outpatient basis.