
Anna Lawrence
Early Intervention Physical Therapist
Prince Georges County Public Schools
Prince Georges County Public Schools
Early Intervention Physical Therapist
Teach and train parents of infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
On a great day, I would visit four different families. I would use a coaching model to help the caregiver help their child. It might be through information on play activities and exercises to help the child learn to roll over, sit up or walk. Or info on what types of toys to get to help build their child's cognitive or motor skills. I would provide hands on physical therapy for the child. There is great satisfaction in seeing a child sit up by themselves, crawl or take their first steps.
Here's the first step for high school students
Visit hospitals or other offices where physical therapists work, look for some that specialize in working with children - pediatrics - contact your local Infants and Toddlers Program, each state has one, and see if you can shadow someone for a day. Take classes for pre professional development for health care careers - sciences, math, communication.
"It's so depressing to see the children suffer. It will take you too long to get your degree."