SC Portland Outcomes Report 2023

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Our occupational therapists evaluate each patient and identify barriers the child may face in their activities of daily life. Through an assessment of their environment and abilities, the therapists identify creative solutions that encourage participation in meaningful activities. Occupational therapy helps maximize independence in daily activities such as dressing, grooming, bathing, social participation, play and education by assessing orthopedic abilities and addressing deficits related to each task. Our occupational therapists specialize in assistive technology, upper extremity function, powered mobility and adaptive equipment. SPEECH THERAPY The speech-language pathology team at Shriners Children’s Portland specializes in evaluating and treating children with complex communication needs. Therapeutic services are provided in the areas of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), articulation and phonology, expressive and receptive language, feeding and swallowing, and craniofacial disorders. Clinicians receive continuing education and training on state-of-the-art assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication to provide your child with the best care. RECREATIONAL THERAPY Our recreational therapy program aims to promote an active and healthy lifestyle while increasing the quality of life for patients through outdoor adventure, sports, creative movement, art and social engagement. Participation in recreational activities can improve physical, emotional and mental health and well-being. Our programs provide opportunities for families to recreate together and provide supportive environments for kids to foster friendships. We provide year-round programs and individual consultation regarding recreation opportunities and leisure education to patients and families. Instruction and adaptive equipment are provided.

My child has complex medical needs and we have been inpatient at many local hospitals. Shriners Children’s Portland is always the hospital that we feel most comfortable at. We have always been treated with gentleness and respect and the good care received means that recovery is easier. Really can’t say enough good things about how well the whole experience went, this time, and every time. ̶

Grateful parent, 2023 Press Ganey review

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