Detroit Institute for Children
About this original series
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# Episodes
8 episodes -
Rating
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Episodes of Detroit Institute for Children
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Celebrating Ability - The Detroit Institute for ...
The Detroit Institute for Children is a leading center of excellence, providing comprehensive and multi-disciplinary care for children and young adults with chronic disabilities. Child and family expectations are exceeded through evaluation, treatment, education, research and development provided within an integrated regional network. Service is provided in a financially solvent environment sustaining a charitable mission.Formed by eight teenaged girls, the Sigma Gamma (ΣΓ) organization was cr...
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Release date
Apr 14, 2009
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Runtime
08:33
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Neurology Made Fun
At the DIC, Dr. David Benjamins, MD, is the Practicing Specialist in Pediatric Neurology.He especially enjoys helping children, and in-effect families of children, with ADHD, Sleep disorders, Autism, Developmental Delay and Cerebral Palsy.Dr. Benjamins is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. Likewise, he has memberships with the American Academy of Neurology, the Child Neurology Society, and the Interna...
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Release date
Apr 14, 2009
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Runtime
04:22
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Botox treating Cerebral Palsy
Dr. Eileen Donovan, MD, is the Medical Director of the DIC, specializing in Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Her areas of professional interest include: Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity management, Botox, Biomechanics, Developmental Delay.Donovan holds a membership with the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, and is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as a specialist in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.Her medical educatio...
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Release date
Apr 14, 2009
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Runtime
03:47
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Making A Difference in Mission and Deed
Mike Wooley became President and CEO of The Detroit Institute for Children in May of 2003 with a diverse background in the medical/health industry, and a unique experience in politics.Immediately prior to joining The DIC, he was President and CEO of Brighton Hospital, a 93-bed substance abuse facility, with 150 employees and a budget of over $10 million. Before BH, Wooley served as Vice President of Ambulatory Services for Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, responsible for $43 million in...
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Release date
Apr 14, 2009
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Runtime
03:17
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Orthotics: Customized, Coordinated and Caring
Trish Webster is an occupational therapist, specializing in orthotics. Prior to joining the Detroit Institute for Children's family, Trish worked at the Children's Rehabilitation Centre in Windsor for many years.In cooperation with Wright and Filippis, quality, custom-made orthoses are available on-site at The DIC. Using a team approach in designing the device, the orthotist consults with the child's physician, therapist(s), and caregivers to evaluate the status and needs of the patient. Wheth...
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Release date
Apr 14, 2009
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Runtime
01:03
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Rehab Equipment, Individualized and Simulated
Mandy Chilten is a rehab manager and physical therapist at the DIC. Each year she looks forward to planning activities for the annual Summer Camp and seeing the children enjoy the effects of their rehab sessions.Rehabilitation services are provided for children and adolescents with a variety of disabling conditions, such as cerebral palsy, neuromuscular diseases, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, genetic syndromes, spinal cord injury, brain injury, as well as other diagnoses. Ex...
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Release date
Apr 14, 2009
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Runtime
00:50
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Benefits of the Team Approach
As the parent of a special-needs child, Barbara Waldorf joined the DIC family in 1987.She serves on the Board of Directors to support the DIC's continuous and individualized care.
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Release date
Apr 14, 2009
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Runtime
02:23
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Leanne on the DIC Family
Leanne Cillufo has been a board member for The Detroit Institute for Children since 2006.Her 12-year-old son was diagnosed at age one with a rare syndrome named Hypomelanosis of Ito, and now receives regular treatment from the DIC. As a caring family, the DIC has given her hope and results of Mitchell's progress.
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Release date
Apr 14, 2009
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Runtime
05:43
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