Who we Treat
At Spark Paediatric Therapy, we have extensive experience assessing and treating children with a variety of presenting issues and diagnoses. We specialise in working with infants and children with disabilities and strive to provide the best quality treatment to maximise each child's potential. Below are some examples of the diagnoses and children that we treat at Spark.
Neurological Disorders
We have extensive experience working with children with:
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Cerebral Palsy
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Spina Bifida
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Neuromuscular disorders
Genetic Syndromes
We treat children genetic disorders and syndromes including children with:
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Down Syndrome
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Phelan McDermid Syndrome
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Gene deletion syndromes
Infants
We specialise in treatment for infants for the following conditions:
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Plagiocephaly and torticollis
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Gross motor delays in infants
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Foot abnormalities
Developmental Delay
We have extensive experience working with children who present with developmental delays, particularly in the area of gross motor skills. We work closely with doctors and other allied health professionals to manage children presenting with delays without a diagnosis.
Toe Walking
We work with children presenting with idiopathic toe walking as well as children who present with toe walking as a symptom of their neurological disorder.
Co-Ordination Disorders
We also work with children who are diagnosed with or have suspected co-ordination disorders to progress their gross motor skills and work towards achieving greater independence.