At The Neighborhood School we work closely with The STRIDE Learning Center and their trained specialists to make sure that each child may receive the services they need. The STRIDE Learning Center offers services such as developmental screenings, trained therapists to deliver services, as well as resources for parents about child development.
STRIDE Learning Center is a developmental preschool in Laramie County specializing in early intervention services. With two locations in Cheyenne and proud partnerships throughout the county, STRIDE Learning Center always puts the children first.
The mission of STRIDE Learning Center is to provide comprehensive, quality services for children with special needs and their families in a safe and compassionate environment so that they may achieve their fullest potential.
The STRIDE learning Center Values are put children first, know families matter and strive for excellence.
Click the picture to the left to be taken to the STRIDE Learning Center website to find out more about the services they offer.
Children are constantly changing as they grow physically and academically. It is important for us as adults to know and understand what children are capable of as well as monitor their progress so that we can get them the help they need sooner rather than later! Please check out the resources below to find ways to support your child's development!
Developmental Resources
Hearing loss can affect those of all ages, including children. Diagnosing and treating hearing loss in the pediatric population requires different instruments than those used on adults. Children may also suffer from different disorders.
Wyoming Hearing Clinic offers services such as hearing screenings, diagnostics for children and adults.
Click on the picture to the left to be taken to the Wyoming Hearing Clinic website!
Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department offers many services for families in the community from prenatal services to parenting classes! Some services they offer include...
1. BEST BEGINNINGS PERINATAL PROGRAM
2. CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICES
3. MATERNAL HIGH RISK
4. NEWBORN INTENSIVE CARE
5. GENETIC COUNSELING SERVICES
6. PARENTING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
For more information about any of these services click on the picture to the left to be taken to their website and find out more.
The Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) is a program through the Wyoming Department of Health. The Wyoming WIC Program offers benefits to low-income women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who just had a baby, and families with children under the age of 5. Nutritious food items, as well as many other benefits, that focuses on the link between good nutrition and good health.
For more information or to find out if you qualify for this program please click on the picture to the left to be taken to the Wyoming Department of Health website.
Peak Wellness offers comprehensive mental health & wellness care for the whole family.
A private, non-profit organization serving Wyoming for more than 50 years, Peak offers extensive services—all completely confidential—to help youth and families dealing with mental health conditions of any kind.
The highly experienced team of compassionate psychiatrists, therapists and case managers can provide both one-on-one and group support for the immediate and long-term success of your family.
For more information click on the picture to the left to be taken to The Peak Wellness Center website.
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center-Behavioral Health offers Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based therapy for children with emotional and behavioral disorders. The goal is to improve the relationship between a parent and child by working on how the parent and child react to each other.
The following is provided during PCIT:
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Play-therapy sessions with live coaching
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Child-directed interaction (CDI)
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Parent-directed interaction (PDI)
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Exploration of relevant behavior theories and behavior modification
PCIT is meant to:
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Increase positive interactions between parent and child
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Improve the child’s self-confidence and self-esteem
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Help the child learn new ways to express feelings of anger and frustration
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Increase the child’s attention span
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Improve the child’s organizational skills
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Empower parents to consistently set healthy limits with the child
To learn more about PCIT visit Cheyenne Regional Medical Center website by clicking on the picture to the left.
Northern Star Counseling offers counseling support for the entire family. From birth to adults Northern Star offers a variety of therapy session styles and techniques to help the family as a whole. Some therapy styles offered include...
1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2. Motivational Interviewing
3. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
4. Dialectical Behavior Therapy
To check out other therapy styles offered by Northern Star Counseling click on the picture to the left to be taken directly to their website.
The Cheyenne Vision Clinic is a local optical center that provides full family vision screenings and services. They serve children and adults looking for quality optical screenings and care. To learn more about their practice or to schedule an appointment click on the picture to the left.