Generalization in ABA Therapy: How Lakeview Kids Learn to Use New Skills in Real Life
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What Will Teletherapy Look Like For My Baby?
Rose McLean
Rose McLean, PT, DPT, c/NDT, is co-owner and lead physical therapist at Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, where she has dedicated over 20 years to helping children with developmental challenges achieve their movement goals. Rose's specialized focus on pediatric physical therapy, combined with her commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, has made her a trusted resource for families navigating motor delays, neurological conditions, and complex developmental needs throughout Chicago. Rose earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in Chicago in 2004, where she received rigorous training in both pediatric and neurological rehabilitation. She began her clinical career at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, consistently ranked among America's top pediatric medical centers, where she gained invaluable experience treating children with diverse and medically complex conditions. This foundation shaped her evidence-based, child-centered approach to therapy. Beyond her doctoral training, Rose holds certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), a specialized intervention approach for children with cerebral palsy, neurological impairments, and other developmental disorders. She also maintains registration with Illinois' Early Intervention Program, allowing her to provide services to infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) in both home and clinic settings. Rose's therapeutic style is distinctively playful and highly individualized. She invests time in understanding each child's personality, interests, and motivators, then designs sessions that feel like play while targeting specific developmental goals. Whether working on strength, balance, coordination, or motor planning, Rose ensures therapy remains engaging and appropriately challenging. In 2014, Rose partnered with her husband Patrick to establish Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, driven by a vision that pediatric therapy should be comprehensive, collaborative, and convenient. She wanted to eliminate the fragmentation families often experience when their child needs multiple therapies—instead offering coordinated care where physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, behavior analysts, and social workers communicate regularly about each child's progress. Rose also prioritized creating community spaces where families can connect and children can learn social skills alongside therapeutic development.
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With the cold weather taking over Chicago, and the ebb and flow of the pandemic, it’s important to know that Teletherapy is a useful and viable option for all families looking for help for their children from the comfort and safety of their homes. But did you also know that all insurance plans (as of January 2022) are still covering Telehealth therapy services? They are!
Prepping For A Telehealth Therapy session
A therapist from Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center will send you a link to access a secure Zoom meeting, or work with you to set up a different platform depending on your preference. You can use your laptop, phone, tablet, or any other device that supports video. Telehealth therapy sessions are completed on the floor, typically where your baby likes to play. Have your baby’s favorite toys or books nearby to motivate them during the therapy session.
Addressing Your Individual Concerns And Goals
At the beginning of a video visit, your therapist will extensively discuss and address any concerns you have about your baby. You will be able to ask any questions and your therapist will ask you about goals for your baby, and together you will develop a plan of care individualized to assist your baby’s development.
Assessing Your Baby’s Movement
Your therapist will assess your baby’s movement during a telehealth visit. They may ask you to motivate your baby to move with toys or to position your baby in a certain way. You will likely need to be able to move your device during the visit to give your therapist different camera angles. You will be asked questions about the way your baby typically moves and may be asked to give a virtual tour of your baby’s place space.
Treating Your Baby
Telehealth therapy sessions are very hands on for parents, which is a very quick way to learn your home exercise recommendations! Your therapist will teach you exercises and handling techniques to help meet your baby’s needs. You will become an expert in treating your baby! Your therapist will ensure that you feel confident in all of the techniques you will need.
Developing A Home Program
You will work together with your therapist to develop a home program for the week that will meet your baby’s needs. The techniques you learn during your telehealth therapy session can be used throughout the week to help your baby make progress.
Following Up
Your therapist will provide their email and determine the best way to reach you. You may receive follow up emails about your home program. Open communication is the best way to ensure telehealth therapy success. Always feel free to reach out to your therapist at any time between sessions with questions, concerns, and successes!
If you are ready to schedule your Teletherapy assessment or treatment sessions, please call our pediatric experts at 773-687-9241 to get started from home today!
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