Adaptive Seating Clinic and Assistive Technology Clinic
Rehabilitative Service and Therapy
Scheduling and Referrals
A written order from a physician is required to refer a patient to the adaptive seating clinic or the assistive technology clinic. Prescriptions can be faxed to (757) 668-7389.
To schedule a patient for services, please call (757) 668-9796.
Expert Care Through a Collaborative Team Approach
At CHKD, our multidisciplinary team is committed to helping patients gain new skills, regain lost abilities, and achieve their fullest potential. Through our Adaptive Seating Clinic and Assistive Technology & Augmentative Communication Clinic, we offer a wide range of therapeutic services tailored to individual needs.
Expert Credentials You Can Trust
- Occupational and physical therapists are licensed and certified by the Virginia State Board of Medicine.
- Speech pathologists are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensed by the Virginia Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology.
- Adaptive seating specialists hold certifications from Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) as assistive technology professionals.
Our Clinics and Services
Adaptive Seating Clinic
Our certified therapists and rehabilitation technology specialists conduct comprehensive evaluations to prescribe and fit the most appropriate seating and mobility equipment. We also provide ongoing modifications to ensure comfort and effectiveness.
Services include:
- Power and manual wheelchairs
- Planar and custom-molded seating systems
- Pressure mapping for skin care management
- Standers and patient lifting equipment
- Bathroom equipment and specialty cushions
- Mounts for augmentative communication devices
Assistive Technology & Augmentative Communication Clinic
Our team of speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists provides collaborative evaluations to recommend assistive technologies that support communication, independence, and quality of life. We also offer training, education, and follow-up support for patients and caregivers.
Services include:
- High- and low-end augmentative communication devices
- Eye-gaze technology systems
- Simple communication systems
- Adaptive written communication
- Computer technologies and access
- Universal access and environmental control
- Adaptive feeding and activities of daily living
Why Choose CHKD?
- Services provided for patients of all ages
- Comprehensive evaluations, including written documentation and letters of medical necessity
- Access to up-to-date equipment from all major manufacturers
- Trial equipment options to ensure best fit and satisfaction
- Highly trained staff who stay current on new technologies and funding sources
- Strong caregiver education and support
- A collaborative team approach ensures the highest level of care
Helping Children Overcome Challenges
Whether facing developmental delays, illness, or injury, CHKD’s Adaptive Seating and Assistive Technology Clinics are here to help patients and families navigate challenges and discover new paths forward.