Aquatic Therapy

Inspire’s physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are fully trained in Aquatic Therapy. Inspire has the largest therapeutic pool of its kind in Orange County, New York. It is equipped with both stairs and a chair lift for easy access. Handrails line the interior perimeter for stability while exercising. Aquatic Therapy is ideal for patients who have difficulty supporting their full body weight. The buoyancy of the water allows more freedom of movement with minimal joint stress, making it ideal for endurance training. The pool’s therapeutic temperature of 95 degrees helps promote muscle relaxation and provides pain relief while exercising.

Audiology

Inspire’s Audiology Department is staffed by New York State licensed and American Speech-Language and Hearing Association certified audiologists. The department is dedicated to the early identification and treatment of hearing disorders in infants, children, and adults. A broad range of diagnostic and support services are provided, including: comprehensive hearing evaluations, newborn hearing screenings including Otoacoustic Emissions testing (OAE), hearing aid consultation and testing, and aural rehabilitation for hearing loss and cochlear implants. Approximately 28 million Americans experience some degree of hearing loss. The incidence of hearing loss increases with age. Approximately 314 in 1,000 people over the age of 65 have a hearing loss and 40 to 50 percent of people 75 and older have a hearing loss. Educational information on hearing loss, hearing aids, and cochlear implants can be obtained from the American Academy of Audiology.

Community Swim

The Community Swim program is coordinated by the Physical Therapy Department. This program allows the community access to the therapeutic pool without the supervision of a physical therapist. A person must complete an Inspire application and have an interview with one of Inspire’s physical therapists before gaining entry to this program.

Dentistry

Inspire’s state-of-the-art Dental Department provides preventive and diagnostic treatment for all patients, and specializes in general dentistry for people with special needs. Our dental staff is skilled in working with children and adults who need physical accommodations or emotional support in order to feel comfortable with dental care. The Dental Department offers many facets of general dentistry including but not limited to cleanings, dentures, extractions, and fillings. All services are based on the needs of the patient. Medicaid and other insurances are accepted.

Occupational Therapy

Inspire’s Occupational Therapy Department offers evaluations and treatment programs for individuals of all ages, while specializing in the pediatric population. Skilled therapists perform evaluations to assess the areas of fine motor performance, visual motor and visual perceptual skills, sensory motor integration, and activities of daily living. Intervention occurs through one-on-one treatment sessions, consultations with family members, and/or the provision of home programs. The occupational therapy staff can also recommend and provide adaptive equipment. Educational information about Occupational Therapy can be obtained from the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Physical Therapy

Inspire’s Physical Therapy Department is equally adept at providing evaluations and therapy services for individuals of all ages. The Physical Therapy Department is staffed by experienced physical therapists and physical therapist assistants trained in the treatment of various diagnoses of orthopedic and neurological origin. Physical therapy sessions can be held in either Inspire’s therapy rooms or in the heated therapy pool.

Psychology

Inspire provides neuropsychological evaluations, psychological evaluations, and adaptive functioning assessment for the purposes of diagnosis, educational and vocational planning, and eligibility for specific services. Inspire serves the community by offering these services for individuals with Medicaid. Neuropsychological evaluations provide an assessment of cognitive functions, integrating attention, memory, and learning, and sensorimotor skills, language skills, and executive functions involved in self-regulation. These services are available for adults of all ages, from young adults to senior citizens.

Social Work

Inspire’s Social Work services assist individuals and families in our Diagnostic and Treatment Center. The social worker assists in accessing services and resources within the Developmental Disabilities System and within the community. Inspire’s social worker provides counseling, referrals, and linkage to services. The social worker can meet with individuals and families at Inspire’s Outpatient Diagnostic and Treatment Center or at the individual’s home through the Parent Enabling Program and the Home Services Program. Service Coordinators provide services for children and adults. Please see our Support Services for more information about Service Coordination.

Speech & Language Pathology

The Speech Department at Inspire offers evaluations and treatments for individuals of all ages facing difficulty in any aspect of communication. Members of Inspire’s Speech Department are trained to assist people who demonstrate a variety of communication difficulties including: speech articulation disorders, apraxia, dysarthria, voice disorders, fluency disorders, and aphasia. The Speech Department includes both licensed speech-language pathologists and fully qualified teachers of the speech and hearing handicapped. Anyone in need of communication intervention is eligible to receive speech services at Inspire. Educational information about Speech & Language Pathology can be obtained from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.