Posted on September 10, 2024
Mary Free Bed Opens Renovated Walker Kids Clinic, Expanding Access to Autism Services
Families with children in need of autism services have a new welcoming and supportive location available to them. Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is opening its newly renovated location in Walker. This clinic will provide expanded access to specialized autism services, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and autism diagnostic testing.
Research shows early intervention can make a significant difference in a child’s healthy development. ABA is a proven evidence-based treatment approach that helps individuals with autism develop essential skills, improve communication, and enhance overall quality of life. The newly renovated Walker Kids clinic offers a welcoming environment designed to support children and families throughout their treatment journey.
Mary Free Bed is hosting an open house to help raise awareness about the importance of ABA, OT, SLP and diagnostic testing as well as the benefits of the new clinic. Highlights of the event include:
- Guided tours of the renovated office
- Meet and greet with health care professionals
- Informational sessions on new services and treatments
OPEN HOUSE DETAILS
WHEN: Thursday, September 12 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
WHERE: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Walker – Kids
1550 Three Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids
“We are thrilled to show our new space to our current and future families within our community,” said Kaitlyn Mulder, ABA Site Leader, Board Certified Behavior Analyst for Mary Free Bed. “Our team believes that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. This new facility will continue to help families on their journey and give their child opportunities to grow in a world that’s not always built for them. “
The newly renovated Walker Kids location also features occupational therapy and speech-language pathology services for kids. Occupational therapy can help with emotional regulation, fine motor skills, executive functioning, and even picky eating. Speech-language pathology addresses hard to pronounce words, expressing needs and other language difficulties.
