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While You Grow Toy Initiative
The "While You Grow" Pediatric Resource Program is a comprehensive community-based initiative designed to address the developmental, sensory, and health needs of children in Laurens County, SC. The program aims to provide essential resources and services, including a toy initiative, wellness screenings, sensory classes, and partnerships with local educational institutions like the Physician Assistant (PA) program and the Occupational Therapy (OT) program at Presbyterian College. The program leverages a needs assessment conducted by Dr. Courtney Addison to ensure that the services provided align with the community's specific needs.
Objectives
Promote Early Childhood Development: Offer access to educational toys and resources that foster cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth.
Enhance Pediatric Health Awareness: Provide routine wellness screenings to identify health issues early and promote children's overall well-being.
Support Sensory Development: Deliver sensory classes tailored to children with sensory processing challenges, integrating these into the OT curriculum.
Strengthen Community Partnerships: Collaborate with the PA and OT programs at Presbyterian College to integrate practical learning experiences into their curriculum, enhancing student education and community service.
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