Overview
The Aaron W. Perlman Center is committed to addressing the ongoing needs of children during their school years -- a greatly neglected population. The Community Partners Program offers supports for children with physical disabilities as they are needed throughout their school years. Services include:
- Helping the family locate and access resources for needed equipment and/or services
- Helping the provider understand the child's / youth's physical needs and how to best include him or her
- Providing the child / youth with therapeutic support to address ongoing therapeutic needs, i.e., seating, mobility, communication and access problems not addressed by school therapists
- Collaborating with service providers and schools in the community to assist with major life transitions
- Linking children and families back to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center for medical follow-up and management
Community Partners Program Target Audiences
The Community Partners Program is for school-age children, ages 3 to 21 years, as well as their community providers.
Services
- School support / consultation
- Evaluation of classroom access and equipment / technology needs
- Peer support
- Service coordination for parents
- Equipment acquisition
- Technical assistance
- Occupational, physical and speech therapy support
