Outside of those precautions, therapists also set up outdoor activities for their sessions in the parking lot, which has allowed parents the options to avoid an enclosed space if that make them uncomfortable. It has been an all hands on deck effort with a primary goal of offering continued care for their patients.
“These kids and their families fight so hard to gain new skills through these sessions,” says Mcray. “Sometimes these skills take months to develop and if they go without our services there is a good chance for regression, and they could possibly have to start from the beginning to regain them. That is why it is of the utmost importance for their sessions to continue whether there is a pandemic or not.”
Thanks to technology and the hard work of their dedicated staff, the patients at Infinity Children’s Services have continued to progress in learning essential life skills. The peace of mind for the patients, their families and the staff that provides is allowing them to weather the storm until they can return to in-person therapy with all of their patients.
“I just can’t wait to see all of their smiling faces again,” says Mcray. “That will have to do until hugs become a normal part of life again, but we will just be glad to see them here in the building again when that time comes.”