Mills Health Center
100 S. San Mateo Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 696-4926

Helping your child succeed
Early learning experiences are crucial. But what if something interferes with your child's ability to learn? Early intervention addresses problems with hearing, vision, movement and perception to ensure your child's continuing development. Mills-Peninsula has a comprehensive program designed to give children the best start possible. Our pediatric rehabilitation programs meet the needs of children from infancy through early adolescence who have mild to severe difficulties associated with a variety of diagnoses. Doctor referral required.

• Audiology
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Who Might Benefit?
• Special Programs
• Building Blocks

Audiology

Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Testing
Noninvasive procedure to evaluate hearing sensitivity and brain auditory pathways. The procedure takes place while the child is resting quietly or sleeping.

Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Testing Noninvasive procedure to evaluate children with normal peripheral hearing but whose brain has difficulty in processing acoustic information. Designed for children between ages 5 and 12 who have auditory processing disorders.
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Speech and Language Therapy

Assessment and therapy for children with difficulty understanding language (i.e., vocabulary, concepts, directions, etc.), sentence formulation, grammar and developing clearer speech. Also addresses stuttering, voice difficulties, swallowing, eating and social interaction.
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Physical Therapy

Assessment and treatment for children ages 0-15 who have problems such as decreased strength, limited range of motion, poor balance and decreased coordination.
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Occupational Therapy

Assessment and therapy for children ages 0-17 who have fine/gross motor delays, sensory integration disorder or other symptoms suggesting possible autism.
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Who Might Benefit?

Mills-Peninsula's pediatric rehabilitation programs specialize in treating children with a variety of conditions, including:

• attention problems


• articulation disorders


• autism


• behavioral problems


• cerebral palsy


• delayed language development


• developmental delays


• head trauma, neurologic disorder


• hearing and central auditory processing impairments


• learning disabilities


• muscular dystrophy


• range of motion and joint limitations


• juvenile rheumatoid arthritis


• speaking and voice disorders


• swallowing problems


• visual perception difficulties

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Special Programs

FastForWord Language Program
Specialized computer games bolster language processing and build on skills for children age 5 to 14. Intense one-hour, 40-minute sessions, five days a week. Children use computer program onsite or at home.

Fitting In
Six weeks of challenging fun for children age 3 to 11 on how to respond to and use language in social situations as well as find, make and keep friends.

Steps to Feeding
Medically stable kids learn how to feel comfortable smelling, touching, tasting, swallowing food. Also increases tolerance for food textures and improves biting, chewing and drinking skills. Parent education provided.

Call (650) 696-4926 for more information.
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Building Blocks

Preschool Language and Motor Group
Helping children develop speech, language, motor and sensory skills in a small, social setting.

Building Blocks incorporate these skill areas:

• Building language


• Circle time with language, movement and music


• Gym play for swinging, climbing and jumping


• Hands-on art


• Making new friends


• Moving our whole body


• Exploring our senses


• Practicing eating, dressing and going to the bathroom


• Learning shapes, colors and places


• Using our hands


• Guided free play


• Building confidence

Tuesdays and Thursdays (9-11 a.m.)
Call (650) 696-4926 for more information.
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