Denilson Alvarado was born prematurely, he also suffered a stroke, and was diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Thanks to the therapies he has received at CRIT, his quality of life has improved dramatically.
Watch his story at univision.com! Warning: content is only available in Spanish.
This is how therapies at TeletonUSA have kept going during the pandemic.
TeletonUSA’s president explains the meaning of Padrinoton, a week-long fundraiser to continue giving therapies to children with disabilities at CRIT.
Become a Dream Maker today. With your help, a child will continue to receive their rehabilitation therapies through Telemedicine.
Watch the video at univision.com! Warning: content is only available in Spanish.
Moises’s smile cheers up everyone at CRIT. This young man is a clear example of perseverance through rehabilitation. He has surprised his doctors, his family, and his therapists with his improvement and his positive attitude.
Watch the video at univision.com! Warning: content is only available in Spanish.
With the help of all TeletonUSA Dream Makers, therapies will continue at CRIT!
The president of the TeletonUSA Foundation, Fernando Landeros, reminds us of the importance of helping children with disabilities. The annual fundraising event has been canceled twice this year. This is why we need you more than ever.
Become a Dream Maker today, you can help a child continue receiving the therapies he or she needs.
Watch the video at univision.com! Warning: content is only available in Spanish.
For the first time in the history of TeletonUSA, from Monday, August 24th to Sunday, August 30th, we will hold our week-long Padrinotón special. These will be seven days filled with the inspiring stories of our patients, volunteers, and team members.
With the support of Univision, its radio stations, and local TV stations, this will be a historic week of generosity. We invite you to join our cause, which has made possible the rehabilitation of hundreds of children with disabilities in the United States.
Our goal is to grow our TeletonUSA Dream Makers’ community. We invite our supporters to donate monthly so we can continue our mission of inclusion. For less than a dollar a day, you can make a reality the dreams and hopes of our children and their families.
Tune in to Univision from August 24th to August 30th! Join our cause by becoming a TeletonUSA Dream Maker. Your generosity will make the rehabilitation of our children possible.
We’re counting on you!
Many children dislike tummy time at first—it’s hard work! There are many benefits for young children to spend time on their tummy, and there are also many ways to help and encourage them to do so. This critical developmental position helps lay the groundwork for many different skills necessary throughout the lifespan.
Remember, sometimes we need to take small steps to make big changes! Staying in this position for a few minutes at a time throughout the day adds up and allows your child to have short, successful, and positive experiences.
Your CRIT therapist will be able to further discuss this position with you, as well as other beneficial positions for your child, upon request.
In this section you will find information, interventions, and strategies on the use and benefits of rehabilitation technology, assistive devices and specialty equipment. These may include: General information on equipment, recommendations regarding how to care for your equipment, and more!
Developmental delay is the condition of a child whose development in moving, talking, or playing is different than other children their same age. Developmental delay may or may not be attributed to a separate diagnosis.
The delay can be in any area(s) of development, such as:
When a child’s motor skills are delayed, they might not skip, jump, or run with other children because they have not developed the age-appropriate skills, and are unable to keep up with their peers.
During infancy, a child may rst be suspected to have developmental delay if common milestones are delayed, such as:
A physical therapist will first evaluate your child and the environment in which they move, and conduct an appropriate test to determine the child’s specific strengths and weaknesses.
Your physical therapist can give detailed guidance on building motor skills one step at a time to reach established goals. Your physical therapist will also teach the family ways in which you can help your child practice skills during everyday activities.
The Children’s Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA (CRIT) has successfully continued servicing children with disabilities and their families amidst the COVID-19 restrictions put into place in San Antonio and the neighboring counties.
Since CRIT was forced to cease onsite operations temporarily, Telemedicine has served as an adequate alternative to protect the well-being of its patients, families, team members, and volunteers.
After operating for three months, CRIT’s Telemedicine Program has provided 3,739 services to 244 patients and their families in areas such as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Autism Diagnosis Evaluation, Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Recreational Therapy, Nutrition, Counseling, Assistive Technology, Social Work, and Food Pantry.
Despite the contingency modifications in the San Antonio area, CRIT continues providing Telemedicine. These services allow CRIT to extend the range of available services to families that are not ready to return to the center for direct patient care.
Watch Maity Interiano’s interview with Luis, CRIT’s patient, Brenda, CRIT’s Speech and Language Pathologist, and Federica Soriano, TeletonUSA’s Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the success of CRIT’s Telemedicine Program.
To watch the video, visit the Univision website. Disclosure: content only available in Spanish.
