Our team of experienced therapists is dedicated to providing personalized care for each child we treat. We understand that every child is unique and has their own set of challenges and goals. That’s why we tailor our therapy programs to meet the individual needs of each child. Our Care-Speech Therapy program is designed to help children improve their speech and language skills. We work with children who have a variety of speech and language disorders, including articulation disorders, fluency disorders, voice disorders, and language disorders. Our therapists use a variety of techniques, including play-based therapy, to help children develop their communication skills and reach their speech and language goals. We also offer Occupational Therapy services for children. Our Occupational Therapy program is designed to help children develop the skills they need to participate in daily activities, such as playing, learning, and self-care. We work with children who have a range of developmental and sensory processing disorders, such as autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder. Our therapists use play-based therapy to help children develop their fine motor skills, sensory processing skills, and self-regulation skills.
About the service
Why Us
At our clinic, we believe that therapy should be fun and engaging for children. That’s why we use play-based therapy to help children learn and develop new skills. We have a variety of toys, games, and activities that we use to make therapy sessions fun and interactive for children. We also work closely with parents and caregivers to help them understand the therapy process and provide support for their child at home.
Our clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide the best possible care for children. We have a sensory room that is designed to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to play and learn. We also have a variety of tools and resources that we use to help children develop their skills and achieve their therapy goals.
Admission & Eligibility
At Gertrude’s Hospital, a children’s facility, only patients who are below 18 years old are eligible for admission as inpatients. Admission is only based on a child’s medical needs at the time they are being admitted.
Once admitted, the patients are placed under the care of an appropriate and experienced private consultant.
Casualty
This admission follows the normal procedure whereby a patient comes to Gertrude’s Hospital as an outpatient case and the doctor feels that it will be in the best interest of the patient’s health to be admitted for further treatment and observation.
Satellite Clinics
This admission almost follows the normal procedure whereby a patient comes to Gertrude’s Hospital as an outpatient case. But in this case, the patients visits one of the Gertrude’s Hospital’s Satellite Clinics and the doctor from the clinic feels that it will be in the best interest of the patient’s health to be admitted for further treatment and observation.
The patient is referred to the satellite clinic and transport is organised to take the patient to Gertrude’s Main Hospital. A bed is prepared to make the admission smooth.
Emergency
This admission does not follow the normal procedure in an Emergency case and the patient is very serious and doctor feels that it will be in the best interest of the patient’s health to be admitted for further treatment and observation, the patient is admitted directly to the ward or ICU depending on the status of the patient.
What to Expect
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Care-Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy doctors
FAQs
What is Care-Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, and how can it help my child?
Care-Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy are two types of therapy that help children develop their communication, sensory processing, and fine motor skills. Care-Speech Therapy can help children improve their speech and language skills, while Occupational Therapy can help children develop the skills they need to participate in daily activities, such as playing and learning.
What types of conditions do you treat in your clinic?
We treat a variety of conditions, including speech and language disorders, developmental disorders, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, and autism. Our therapists use a variety of techniques and tools to provide personalized care for each child we treat.
What age range of children do you treat in your clinic?
We provide therapy services for children of all ages, from infants to adolescents up to the age of 21 years. We tailor our therapy programs to meet the individual needs of each child, regardless of their age or developmental stage.
How long does therapy usually last, and how often will my child need to come for therapy sessions?
The length and frequency of therapy sessions will depend on your child’s individual needs and goals. Typically, therapy sessions last between 30 minutes to an hour, and most children come for therapy once or twice a week. Our therapists will work with you to develop a therapy plan that meets your child’s needs and fits into your schedule.
Will my child need a referral to receive therapy services at your clinic?
In some cases, a referral may be required from a physician or other healthcare provider. However, many insurance plans allow for direct access to therapy services without a referral. Our staff can assist you in determining whether a referral is required and help you navigate the insurance process.
Our branches
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
34 Muthaiga Road
0207206000, 0730645000, 0709529000
Lavington Medical Centre:
Othaya Road, Off Gitanga Road
0207206002, 0730645002, 0709529002
Donholm Medical Centre:
Manyanja Road, Off Doonholm Roundabout
0207206003, 0730645003, 709529003
Nairobi West Medical Centre:
T-Mall, 3rd Floor, Langata Road
0207206004, 0730645004, 0709529004
Pangani Medical Centre:
Juja Road, Next to Pangani Girls, Pangani Road
0207206005, 0730645005, 709529005
Embakasi Medical Centre:
North Airport Road, Next to City Cabanas
0207206006, 0730645006, 0709529006
Thika Medical Centre:
Zuhura Place, along Kenyatta Highway, Thika
0207206010, 0730645010, 0709529010
Buru Buru Medical Centre:
The Point Mall, Rabai Road
0207206012, 0730645012, 0709529012
TRM Medical Centre:
Thika Road Mall 2nd Floor, Thika Road
0207206013, 0730645013, 0709529013
Sarit Medical Centre:
Sarit Centre, 2nd Floor, Karuna Road, Westlands
0207206014, 0730645014, 0709529014
The Junction Mall Medical Centre:
The Junction Mall 4th Floor Ngong Road
0207206015, 0730645015, 0709529015
Komarock Medical Centre:
Mwangaza Road Komarock Phase II
0207206007, 0730645007, 0709529007
Kisumu Medical Centre:
Mito Jura Road, Off Jomo Kenyatta Highway, Kibuye
0709529017 | 0730645017
Meru Medical Centre:
Greenwood City Mall, 2nd Floor, Off Meru Embu Highway
0709529018 | 0730645018
Mombasa Medical Centre:
Links Plaza, 1st Floor, Links Road, Nyali
0207206011, 0730645011, 709529011
Syokimau Medical Centre:
Gateway Mall, 4th Floor, Mombasa Road
0207206016, 0730645016, 0709529016
Kitengela Medical Centre:
Kitengela Mall, 3rd Floor, Namaanga Road
0207206008, 0730645008, 0709529008
Rongai Medical Centre:
Maiyan Mall, 1st Floor, Rongai
0207206009, 0730645009, 0709529009
