News, Events & Education
** Summer programs are ON HOLD until further notice. If you would would like individual therapy, please contact us. **
We are excited to offer groups this summer for kiddos working on articulation (speech sounds/pronunciation). This group is excellent for kiddos at all stages, whether your child has never had speech therapy before, you’re looking to supplement skills being learned in direct therapy, or as carryover from the school year! Groups will be separated according to age and/or severity. With activities that are designed to be fun and engaging, kids will enjoy working on their sounds!
A current school evaluation, IEP, or existing private clinic articulation evaluation is required for registration OR a 30-minute mini-evaluation/screener appointment (additional $60) can be scheduled.
$300.00 for 8 weeks | NO GROUPS Monday, July 6th and Tuesday, July 7th
MONDAYS, June 15–August 10, 2020, 9:30-10:15 a.m. / 10:30-11:15 a.m.
TUESDAYS, June 16–August 11, 2020, 2:30-3:15 p.m. / 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Participants will practice conversational, friendship, and social problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging format. Weekly sessions will be adapted to meet the individual needs of the participants and may include topics such as making and keeping friends, winning and losing games, learning how to read and respond to social cues, starting and ending a conversation, solving social conflicts, and so much more!
$400.00 for 8 weeks | NO GROUPS Tuesday, July 7th
TUESDAYS, June 16-August 11, 2020, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
All groups are led by a licensed speech and language pathologist assisted by a graduate student intern and held at:
Capernaum Pediatric Therapy | 6625 Lyndale Ave S, Suite 430 | Richfield, MN
TO REGISTER: Download the intake form, fill it out, and return it with your payment by check to Capernaum.
2020 Summer Groups Intake Form:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6fntie0ak2pttk5/Summer_group_intake.pdf?dl=0
Tube Optimization Program
February 5, 2020
We at Capernaum are so excited to provide you with an update on our Tube Optimization Program. The program has been up and running now for the past seven months, and we have had the pleasure of serving a total of seven amazing families who have participated in the program!
Each eligible child who participates in Capernaum’s Tube Optimization Program is provided with an individualized weaning plan to best meet their nutrition needs in the transition from tube to oral feeding. Out of the seven patients we have served here at Capernaum, the average pace of weaning has been a 10% decrease in tube feeds every 1-7 days. We have seen great success weaning from formula and/or fluids with complete tube weaning completed in an average of 1-3 months.
When it comes to weaning a child from their feeding tube, many parents and providers are concerned with the risk of weight loss that potentially could occur during the weaning phase. For many months or even years, families with children on a feeding tube work very hard to ensure their child is getting the exact number of milliliters per day to get the exact number of calories to meet their nutrition goals. Our program encourages a shift in mindset for families, as they go from counting milliliters and calories to letting their child’s natural eating instinct take charge. It can be scary for many; however, based on our participants, the average weight loss from the start of the weaning phase to the completion of the program has been a -0.46-pound weight loss (an average of 4% weight loss from the child’s baseline). We have had two kiddos actually gain weight with their wean!
It has been an incredible journey to see the transformation of each child as we decrease their tube feeds. We have had the wonderful privilege to witness the children’s love for food and eating come alive as they develop increases in hunger and thirst cues and experience joy with meal and snack times!
The Tube Optimization Program is accepting new patients at this time. Interested families may contact the main office for more information and details at (952) 285-2840.
Meeting MN State Mandates
November 9, 2019
Equipment Assistance
October 24, 2019
Capernaum has identified a need in the community for assistance with upgrading/ordering medical equipment.
Ordering equipment, such as standers, wheelchairs, or walkers, requires a letter of medical necessity, often written by a physical therapist. If a child is not presently seeing a physical therapist, it is difficult to get the letter written. Capernaum’s physical therapist, Joni Vanselow, PT, has a passion to assist children and their families in procuring the right equipment in an expedient and professional manner. A process has been developed to help children and families obtain needed equipment.
If you are in need of such assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the front office at 952-285-2840, and let them know you want to participate in our Equipment Assistance program.
