Pediatric Rehabilitation
Helping New Jersey Children Build Strength, Confidence, and Independence
When your child faces developmental, physical, or sensory challenges, finding the right support can make all the difference. At Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health, our pediatric rehabilitation programs are tailored to your child’s unique needs, and your family's goals. Whether it’s improving movement, communication, or feeding skills, we’re here to help them thrive at home, in school, and throughout their daily life.
Our services are available across multiple locations throughout New Jersey, giving families convenient access to compassionate care close to home.
A Family-Centered Approach to Your Child's Care
Our pediatric rehabilitation team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists with extensive experience working with children, from infants to teenagers. We work closely with your family and your child’s healthcare providers to create a personalized plan that supports long-term progress.
Therapy sessions are designed to be playful and engaging while targeting key developmental goals. We also offer resources and home programs to help your child continue progressing outside of therapy sessions.
Support Children with a Wide Range of Conditions
We help children with many conditions, including:
- Torticollis & Positional foot deformity
- Developmental delays & Autism spectrum disorder
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Prematurity
- Poor posture or low muscle tone
- Brachial plexus injuries and other nerve conditions
- Seizure disorders
- Cerebral palsy (including hemiparesis, diplegia, quadriplegia)
- Down syndrome and other genetic conditions
- Balance or vestibular difficulties
- Concussion or traumatic brain injury
- Pain syndromes (including reflex sympathetic dystrophy)
- Childhood cancer and blood disorders
- Bone and joint injuries or orthopedic conditions
Contact Us
The Institute for Child Development
at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
551-996-2000
Hackensack University Medical Center
30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Audiology: 732-776-4558
Physical Therapy: 551-996-5525
Occupational Therapy: 551-996-5525
Speech Therapy: 551-996-3538
Spanish Language Line: 551-996-5001
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
2100 Route 33, Suite 2, Neptune City, NJ 07753
732-776-4558
Our Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
We offer a wide range of services designed to meet your child's specific needs.
Core Therapeutic Disciplines
These primary, hands-on therapy services address specific areas of a child's development.
Specialized Therapeutic Interventions
These are specific techniques or programs that target particular needs or conditions.
Medical and Developmental Programs
These services are overseen by medical doctors or designed for specific developmental stages.
Evaluation and Support Services
These services focus on assessment, planning, and providing necessary tools for a child's therapeutic journey.
A Closer Look at Our Therapies
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Our goal is to help your child move more confidently and function more independently. Individualized programs may focus on building strength, improving balance, supporting fine motor skills like writing and dressing, encouraging independence with daily activities, and addressing sensory processing needs.
Speech and Language Therapy
Children may benefit from speech-language therapy for many reasons. Our speech-language pathologists support children with challenges related to autism, developmental delays, apraxia, stuttering, dysphagia (swallowing issues), and more. We tailor evaluations and treatment to your child’s age and needs, using a mix of structured activities and play.
Feeding Therapy for Infants and Children
Feeding challenges can be frustrating. Our program begins with a detailed evaluation and continues with personalized strategies to improve oral-motor coordination, reduce mealtime stress, and support healthy eating habits. We’ll work with your child to improve their ability to chew, swallow, and tolerate different food textures.
Common Questions About Pediatric Rehab Services
Our rehabilitation specialists partner with other pediatric experts to treat a wide range of conditions. Common reasons for a referral include:
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cerebral palsy
- Concussion
- Developmental delays
- Down syndrome and other genetic conditions
- Feeding and swallowing problems (dysphagia)
- Low muscle tone or weakness
- Poor posture
- Speech and language delays
- Torticollis (twisted neck)
Our team provides several core therapies, often in combination, to meet your child's specific needs:
- Physical Therapy: Helps your child achieve their maximum potential in movement, motor development, strength, and endurance.
- Occupational Therapy: Helps children with physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges improve their skills and participate in school and play with greater independence.
- Speech Therapy: Helps children who have difficulty communicating, putting words together, or have motor speech conditions. It also addresses swallowing and eating issues.
- Feeding Therapy: Focuses on improving a child's ability to manipulate food in their mouth and provides behavioral strategies and mealtime routine suggestions to improve eating at home.