Pediatric Therapy
Easterseals Bluegrass offers comprehensive pediatric therapy services in Lexington, including physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy, to support every child’s cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
- Pediatric Therapy: 859-554-8185
- Pediatric Fax #: 859-303-9475
Age Range
Birth to 21 years
Hours of Service
Monday – Friday, 8AM–5:30PM
Our Philosophy
“We aim to promote the overall development of children by focusing on their cognitive, emotional, and physical growth.”
Our Mission
To be recognized as our community’s preferred provider for pediatric occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy services. We strive to offer innovative care to children and their families that is client-centered and evidence-based.
Commitment Statement
We dedicate ourselves to providing uncompromised, stellar care. The moment an individual walks into our department they will be treated with the highest level of respect, dignity, professionalism, and courtesy.
Our Program
We assist children from birth to young adulthood to increase their level of functional abilities, and to help them be as independent as possible. Our therapists complete a comprehensive evaluation of each child to tailor treatments to their specific needs.
Pediatric Conditions Treated: Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy & More
- Abnormal Muscle Tone (high or low)
- ADD/ADHD
- Augmentative Alternative Communication
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Childhood Apraxia
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Delay
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Failure to thrive
- Feeding Difficulties
- Genetic Disorders
- Gestalt Language Processing
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Neurologic Disorders
- Plagiocephaly
- Sensory Integration
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Torticollis
Types of Therapy We Offer
Occupational Therapy
Our Occupational Therapy treatments help children overcome sensory challenges and build self-regulation skill sets. They can also improve skills in the following areas:
- Adapted devices
- Age-appropriate play skills
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Handwriting
- Neuro-muscular re-education
- Sensory Processing, self-regulation
- Toileting
- Upper extremity use
- Utensil use
Physical Therapy
Our Physical Therapists provide one-on-one, individualized care that’s designed to help children meet developmental milestones, and improve their mobility and/or function. Physical Therapy can help improve skills in the following areas:
- Balance
- Coordination
- Endurance
- Equipment need & Management
- Gait training
- Gross motor skills
- Strength
Speech and Language Therapy
Our Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) work with children who exhibit speech or language disorders to improve their verbal and/or nonverbal communication skills. They work with the following conditions:
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Dyslexia
- Early Language learning
- Executive Functioning disorders
- Feeding disorders
- Fluency disorders
- Language disorders
- Social language disorders
- Speech Sound disorders
Frequently Asked Questions
PPEC is a Medicaid-covered program that provides skilled nursing and therapy services in a daycare setting for children with complex medical needs.
You can schedule an appointment by calling our front desk at 859-554-8185
Yes, a doctor’s referral is required. That can be faxed to 859-303-9475.
Absolutely! We encourage family involvement to help reinforce therapy strategies at home.
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Please contact our office for a full list of accepted providers.
We offer private pay rates and flexible payment options. Our billing team can help you understand your coverage and costs.
Yes, our administrative staff assists with verifying benefits and obtaining any necessary pre-authorizations for therapy services.
Your therapist will regularly update you on your child’s goals and progress. We also provide progress notes and re-evaluations as needed.
Yes, therapy goals are adjusted as your child progresses or as new needs arise.
Meet Our Therapists
Contact Our Pediatric Therapy Center
Interested in pediatric therapy services in Lexington? Fill out the form below and a member of our Easterseals Bluegrass team will contact you shortly.
1900 Richmond Rd., Lexington, KY 40502