Rehabilitation Services Program
Pediatric rehabilitation care designed just for kids by Seattle Children’s experts
When your child needs help to improve their function or adapt to an illness, injury or congenital condition, the experts at Seattle Children’s Rehabilitation Services Program know what to do. We have the special training, experience and equipment to care for youth, from babies to young adults, so your child gets the right care for their age and developmental stage.
Rehabilitation Services includes Rehabilitation Medicine, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Sports Physical Therapy and Speech and Language Services.
Seattle Children’s has consistently been recognized as one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report since it began ranking medical centers more than 30 years ago.
Why Choose Seattle Children's Rehabilitation Services Program
Our team treats a broad range of concerns, from common sprains to complex conditions, like diseases, brain injuries and functional problems related to cancer. By collaborating with specialists across Seattle Children’s, we make sure your child gets complete care.
Care from experts in pediatric rehabilitation medicine
Seattle Children’s focuses on the care kids need for the conditions that affect them. Many rehab centers in the community will accept children but are focused on adult patients, who often have very different conditions and needs. We specialize in young people. For children who need intensive rehabilitation in the hospital, we have the only pediatric inpatient unit in Washington.
Specialized occupational therapy services
We have the largest team of occupational therapists (OTs) in the Pacific Northwest who specialize in treating babies, children, teens and young adults. OTs focus on upper body strength and muscles used in fine motor skills. We also provide and other positioning devices. Seattle Children’s offers specialized OT services that families typically cannot find in the community.
Physical therapy to improve function and heal after injury
Our physical therapists (PTs) and sports physical therapists help children who are recovering from temporary problems, as well as those living with long-lasting conditions. We develop a care plan to reach your child’s specific goals. Seattle Children’s has more PTs who specialize in treating kids than anywhere else in the region.
Help with communicating and swallowing
Children may have difficulty communicating, feeding or swallowing for many different reasons. That’s why we schedule your child with a speech and language pathologist (SLP) who has the knowledge and skills that match your child’s concerns. After an evaluation, we recommend treatments and help your family find SLPs in your community for ongoing therapy.
Meet Your Rehabilitation Services Team
Rehabilitation Services brings together doctors, , , , , and many others to provide treatment custom-made for your child.
To make sure your child gets comprehensive, coordinated care, we partner with providers throughout Seattle Children’s, like the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Orthopedics, the Neurosciences Center, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthotics and Prosthetics and more.
Co-Director, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center; Chief, Rehabilitation Medicine
Tara Peerenboom, MA, LAT, ATC
Director, Rehabilitation Services
Heather Browne, MS, OTR/L
Manager, Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapies
Beth Clark-Alt, OTR/L
Manager, Ambulatory Rehabilitation Therapies
Patient Success Story
“There was one day that the physical therapist brought a cornhole game in. Declan loves throwing basketballs — throwing all kinds of things — and I watched him throw the beanbag into the hole and light up. I knew we were on the right track.”
– Erin, whose son had speech and physical therapy after surgery at Seattle Children’s to stop seizures
Rehabilitation Services Program Resources
Contact Us
Contact us for an appointment, a second opinion or more information.
- Rehabilitation Medicine: 206-987-2114
- Occupational Therapy: 206-987-2113
- Physical Therapy: 206-987-2113
- Sports Physical Therapy: 206-987-6400
- Speech and Language: 206-987-2104