Answers to the following frequently asked questions are accessed by clicking on the individual question:
The Perlman Center is a specialty center that focuses on the needs of children, from birth to adulthood, who have physical disabilities.
A variety, from help for parents to therapy-based programs for children. It is best to contact Hillary Prather, the Perlman Center Service Coordinator, to discuss your individual needs at 513-636-4601.
Contact UCP's Perlman Center today! There are many resources available to families. The Perlman Center specializes in helping parents get what they need for their children. Even if the help you need can't be provided directly by the Perlman Center, we can help you find assistance at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center or in the community.
Yes. Nearly 50 percent of the children helped by the Perlman Center do not have cerebral palsy. If your child has a significant physical delay or another diagnosed condition that requires either occupational, physical and/or speech therapy, contact us today.
The Perlman Center's day treatment integrates all needed therapies into a program that is stimulating and typical for the young child and focused on preparing the child for independent functioning in the community. Because all therapies are involved in developing each child's treatment plan, it is possible to take into consideration all of the child's needs as they relate to each other, over an extended period of time.
This is a very powerful model of treatment for the young child. In some cases, additional outpatient therapy may be prescribed. The Perlman Center therapists make every effort to communicate with other therapies involved in the child's care.
Yes. However, the Perlman Center works with families to ensure that programs are affordable. Most of the Perlman programs and services involve at least occupational, physical or speech therapy. These services are often supported through resources available to families, including private insurance, Medicaid, school district support and other special funding.
Other funding resources available through the Perlman Center also help pay the cost of the programs and services, including United Way/Community Chest, Hamilton County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and others. United Cerebral Palsy of Cincinnati also supports the Perlman Center through special fundraising events and funding from private foundations. Each family's financial ability to pay is assessed individually.
Not likely. The Perlman Center services and programs are very unique in our community -- and beyond.
Yes. The Perlman Center's Assistive Technology services are not just for children with physical disabilities. If a child has difficulty communicating and may benefit from an augmentative communication device, please contact us.
Yes. The treatment programs include some children who do not have disabilities or chronic conditions. This is an important aspect of the program, because it gives kids the benefits of developing and interacting with their peers.
