FAQ

Every parent has deep feelings concerning the growth of his/her children. An open discussion with your child’s doctor/pediatrician is instrumental in knowing the needs of your child.

Many physical problems are more pronounced than others and these can lead to certain developmental delays. Specific diagnoses that will qualify a child for MKSA include, but aren’t limitied to: G.E. Reflux, Failure to Thrive, Drug Exposure, Lead Poisoning, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Chronic Renal Failure, Juvenile Diabetes, Environmentally at Risk, Sickle Cell Disease, Chronic Asthma, Down Syndrome, Autism, Chronic Otitis Media, Cystic Fibrosis, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephaly, Hearing Impairment/Deaf, Seizure Disorder, Mircocephaly, PICA and Communications Disorder.

Day treatment services are available for children six weeks through age six. Outpatient therapy services are available for children six weeks through age 18. Children will be accepted by referral from a Primary Care Physician. For more information regarding qualification of services, we encourage you to contact us and make an appointment or come by for a personal visit and consultation. Our staff is eager to meet you!

MKSA embraces a family-centered approach, ensuring that the child’s family is actively involved with a constant stream of communication between parent and therapist. When parents and therapists work together they both gain new insights that lead to a better understanding of the child, as well as more effective intervention. With this in mind, parents are invited to attend individual therapy sessions and semi-annual multi-disciplinary patient review meetings.

MKSA children are either Medicaid-eligible or covered by private insurance or other health care plans. Private pay options may also be available.

MKSA is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

MKSA does offer transportation to families who do not have adequate means to transport children to and from the Academy.

Yes! MKSA has many experienced therapists on staff who are qualified to provide clinical supervision. If you are interested in gaining pediatric clinical experience, please speak with your university’s fieldwork supervisor about us.