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Causes: Ambulatory & Primary Health Care, Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Education, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Health, Human Services, Literacy, Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases
Mission: Boyer improves the quality of life for children with special healthcare needs by providing hope, compassion and solutions for each family served. In 2016, 98% of children served made improvements in their functional daily living skills, and upon exiting boyer,49% of children do not require further special education or related services.
Programs: Therapy services (including physical, occupational and speech-language therapy) help each child to master skills in walking, crawling, holding, or grasping for objects; self-care activities such as dressing; and oral motor skills such as feeding and communication skills acquisition. In 2016, boyer provided 8,860 hours of physical, occupational and speech-language therapy.
early childhood special education services promote a child's social and emotional skills in an education setting, starting in the child's home until they are 18 months, and continuing at boyer's inclusive classrooms until age 3. Boyer's inclusive classrooms provide a safe and caring environment with a creative and fun atmosphere where children of differing abilities can grow and learn together. In 2016, boyer provided 11,153 hours of early childhood education (including 766 hours serving typically developing peer models).
family support services provide case management, counseling, parent discussion groups, individual and group therapy, and educational guest speakers to ensure parents have the tools, resources and skills necessary to be their child's lifelong advocate. In 2016, boyer provided 12,027 hours of family support services.
medical and nursing services provide consultation on medical aspects of each child's developmental needs, including motor, cognitive and communication development. Boyer's nurses are the first point of contact for families when engaging in services, and provide outreach and engagement in underserved communities to increase access to early intervention. During 2016, boyer provided 74 comprehensive medical evaluations and chart reviews.