 Sister Kenny Rehabilitation InstituteKenny KidsTM Pediatric Rehabilitation Program
Kenny Kids is a specialized pediatric rehabilitation program offered by Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute in Coon Rapids and in Owatonna. We are dedicated to providing personalized treatment for children from birth to late adolescence who have medical conditions or syndromes that may interfere with normal development. (Pediatric therapy is also offered at many of our other Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute sites). The Kenny Kids staff consists of occupational and physical therapists and speech-language pathologists who have extensive training in pediatric rehabilitation.
A referral is needed from your child's health care provider before therapy can begin. Once your doctor has referred you to the Kenny Kids Rehabilitation Program, contact the location of your choice below.
Kenny Kids - Buffalo Patient stories Scott Benz: Determination well beyond his yearsImagine being only 14 years old and suffering four ischemic strokes! That's what happened to Scott Benz in 2010. The strokes occurred during a five-month period of time until a Microplex coil was inserted into his vertebral artery to prevent further episodes.  Kenny Kids: Making lives work through playBailey Kircher is a fun 5-year-old from Owatonna. Until recently, autism made it nearly impossible for her to express herself to her parents and siblings. Bailey receives therapy twice a week at Kenny Kids™, part of Sister Kenny® Rehabilitation Institute – Owatonna. Source: Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Reviewed by: Lora Anderson, PT, physical therapy manager First Published: 03/22/2011 Last Reviewed: 03/01/2011 ServicesKenny Kids is designed to help children who experience the following:
Kenny Kids also provides services for children with autism, ADD/ADHD, arthritis, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, chronic illness, cleft palate, delayed motor development, genetic syndromes (i.e., Down syndrome, Fragile X), hearing loss, orthopedic injuries/surgeries and spasticity. Kenny Kids helps children with their perceptual, social, motor and handwriting skills. Information is provided on Education is provided through classes, home programs, family conferences, care coordination with schools and a resource library. Source: Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Reviewed by: Lora Anderson, PT, physical therapy manager First Published: 03/22/2011 Last Reviewed: 03/01/2011 About our staffOur staff consists of occupational and physical therapists and speech-language pathologists who have extensive training in pediatric rehabilitation. Occupational therapists focus on:
Speech language pathologists focus on:
Physical therapists focus on:
Source: Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Reviewed by: Lora Anderson, PT, physical therapy manager First Published: 03/22/2011 Last Reviewed: 03/01/2011 
Summer classes 2012All children develop at different rates. At times, some children need extra help. Classes are carefully planned for each child to learn to take direction and interact with peers in a group setting. Children participating in groups should be able to follow simple directions and participate in a medium-sized group without 1:1 assistance. Class instructorsAll of our classes are taught by Kenny Kids therapists who specialize in pediatric rehabilitation. They are licensed occupational, physical and speech-language therapists experienced in pediatric rehabilitation. Private-pay groups, such as the classes offered by Kenny Kids, are a great health care alternative if insurance coverage limits rehabilitation benefits. LocationsVisit these sites for specific class information: Source: Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Reviewed by: Lora Anderson, PT, physical therapy manager First Published: 03/22/2011 Last Reviewed: 03/01/2011 Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions for parentsFrequently asked questions about schedulingIn an effort to provide your children the best care possible, we encourage regular and timely attendance at scheduled therapy appointments. Children demonstrate more objective progress toward their goals when they attend appointments consistently. Our goal is to provide excellent rehabilitation services and maintain the productivity of our staff by improving scheduling and reducing last minute cancellations. Please review your child's printed itinerary report for appointment confirmation. You should receive a copy of this itinerary on your first scheduled therapy appointment. You may request an itinerary report at any time from the schedulers/receptionists. |
Does insurance cover the cost of therapy?