Specialties briefly explained

Which specialist is the right one? Here you will find, in one sentence, what each specialty does. These texts do not replace medical advice. If you have questions about your child’s development, please talk to your paediatrician first.

• Speech therapy

  Speech therapy helps with difficulties in language, speech, voice, fluency and swallowing.

• Occupational therapy

  Occupational therapy helps children manage everyday life, play and school as independently as possible.

• Psychotherapy

  Psychotherapy supports children, adolescents and their families with emotional difficulties.

• Physiotherapy

  Paediatric physiotherapy promotes movement, posture and physical development.

• Psychomotor therapy

  Psychomotor therapy links movement, perception, emotions and behaviour.

• Special needs education

  Special needs education supports young children with developmental differences and their families.

• Nutrition counselling

  Nutrition counselling helps families adapt their child’s diet to their needs.

• Breastfeeding counselling

  Breastfeeding counselling supports mothers and families with all aspects of breastfeeding.

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