Chari-T2000 donates a weighted blanket for patient in need
Micaiah is an 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, dysphagia, and seizures. His occupational therapist, Rachel McClure, recommended a weighted blanket to help him focus, remain calm, and help with...An interview with Dr. Amanda Griffin of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo
We had a quick sit-down with Dr. Griffin from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo to learn more about her role as a pediatrician and when she...
We accept Medicare Managed Care Health Plans- Star Kids & Star Health
T2k is in network and accepts Texas Medicaid Managed Care Health plans, including Star Kids & Star Health. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions about your Medicaid...
Courtni Marshall – gains pre-membership to the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders
Congrats are in order for THERAPY 2000’s East Texas Advanced Clinical Feeding Specialist and Team Manager, Courtni Marshall. She was recently accepted for pre-membership to the American Board of...
Success Story – Avalee
Avalee is a 20-month old little girl that was born healthy at 37-weeks. At just 6 months old, Avalee was diagnosed with bilateral Wilms Tumor (nephroblastoma). She was in...
Therapist Spotlight: Val
As told by Brandy Ketchum (Foster Parent) My husband Chris and I have been therapeutic foster parents for over twelve years. We have four adopted children: Stephen (Age 13)...
Therapy 2000 Success Story: Isaiah
Therapy 2000, PT Patient Success Story by Lisa Chance (HRIT Program Manager) Meet Isaiah, he was born at 23 weeks gestation and weighed only 1 pound 5 ounces at...
31 FACTS ABOUT THE FIELD OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month: Expressive vocabulary delays at 24 months of age increase children’s risk for later speech/language services. (Morgan et al., 2016) Between 40% and...
HAPPY 15th T2K!
Dear T2K family – T2K is turning fifteen years old tomorrow. May 21, 2001, was the day we admitted our first three patients to the care of the agency....
Success Story: Wyatt
Wyatt was referred to THERAPY 2000 for speech therapy services. His parents were concerned that Wyatt was not communicating as well as his twin brother and his older sister...
PATIENT SUCCESS STORY: GRACIE
This is Gracie, an amazing three-year-old in Amarillo that THERAPY 2000 provides both speech and physical therapy services. Gracie was born with a very rare condition called Birk-Barel syndrome...
PATIENT SUCCESS STORY: GRACIE
This is Gracie, an amazing three-year-old in Amarillo that THERAPY 2000 provides both speech and physical therapy services. Gracie was born with a very rare condition called Birk-Barel syndrome...
Therapist Spotlight: Kimberly Westbrook
I am currently a Team Manager and Occupational Therapist for Therapy 2000 and have been with the company since June 2011. I graduated from Texas Women’s University in 1982...
Mr. van den Bent Goes to Washington
Advocating for children who have developmental delays and disabilities is a passion and life calling for me. It’s an honor to provide Texas with special needs the quality therapy...
Time for Camp!
Do you have a family who is searching for a summer camp? We encourage them to start as soon as possible for options especially if they are needing to...
Patient Success Story- Harper
PATIENT SUCCESS STORY- All therapists want to make a difference! With pediatric patients we not only receive the immense joy of seeing the progress in our patients, but on...
Home Care 100 Conference
Last week, I was invited to attend the Home Care 100 conference in Bastrop, Texas. I have attended a lot of conferences over the years (and eaten a lot...
ADVOCACY SUMMIT
ADVOCACY SUMMIT – Therapy 2000 hosted 2016’s first Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice advocacy summit on January 19. More than 50 provider members from around the State...
PARENTS ARE BUYING THEIR KIDS ALL THE WRONG TOYS
Reposted from the blog is Toys Are Tools. Follow the writer on Twitter @toysaretools. PARENTS ARE BUYING THEIR KIDS ALL THE WRONG TOYS The highlight of my son’s speech...
THANK YOU 2015 C2K RAFFLE and AUCTION SPONSORS
You are helping disabled children in Texas meet their full potential by providing funding for needed equipment and services. In 2015, Chari-T2000 has donated over $100,000 to Texas children...
Medicaid cuts could affect Texas children- Fox News
This story was originally posted on Fox News on Tuesday, August 18th 2015 http://www.fox4news.com/news/9407792-story# Medicaid cuts could affect Texas children Therapy providers estimate 12,000 disabled children in North Texas...
We Need Your Help
Dear Friends and Families of THERAPY 2000: The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) recently changed the payment rate for therapy services for children covered under the Texas Medicaid...
Spread the Love- Special Needs child seen by THERAPY 2000 heartwarming story goes viral
Charity, mom of three, didn’t think much of it when she first penned this Facebook post thanking a stranger. It was the next morning she saw how much her...
June 7-13th is Rare Chromosome Disorder Week
Here is a story THERAPY 2000 featured in our most recent INSIDER on a little girl we see in East Texas with arare chromosomal disorder called Trisomy 18 or...
The Insider: April 2015
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THERAPY 2000’s Karen H. Dowling, Honored with the Prestigious Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) Status
Congratulations are in order for THERAPY 2000’s Karen H. Dowling, MCD, CCC-SLP, MBA, FACHE on recently becoming a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading...
New THERAPY 2000 Cars Provide Home Support to Children Across East Texas
Contact: Alex Paris | (Cell- 214-868-0807) | Alex.Paris@t2000.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A child in Marshall, Texas with a rare genetic disorder is receiving the weekly in-home care she needs,...
The Insider: December 2014
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C2K Silent and Live Auction Items
Get ready to bid Saturday night at the C2K North Texas holiday party! Check out these C2K silent auction items that will be available at the holiday party Saturday...
Live Facebook Chat presented by THERAPY 2000 & NICU Helping Hands
Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 Understanding the Developmental Needs of Your Post NICU Baby Join NICU Helping Hands and therapy experts from THERAPY 2000 for a LIVE Facebook chat on...
Thank you 2014 Chari-T2000 Auction Sponsors
Thank you 2014 Chari-T2000 Auction Sponsors You are helping children with disabilities in Texas meet their full potential by providing funding for needed equipment and services. Just this year,...
Some Benefits of Home Care
Therapy provided in the home can be a great choice for families and children with special needs. Many families prefer for their children to receive physical, occupational or speech...
Very Early Intervention Tied to Autism Improvements
Here is an interesting article from MedPage Today on the value of very early intervention with regard to improvements in autism....
THERAPY 2000 opens in Amarillo with an official ribbon cutting
THERAPY 2000 will host an official ribbon cutting with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce this September 30th at 3 PM at their 8th floor, Suite 805 Chase Tower office...
TEDx talk given by Connections founder, Lamarque Polvado
TEDx are local TED talks created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading.” It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own...
Celebrating Service- THERAPY 2000 Anniversaries
At THERAPY 2000 our employees are our most valuable asset! We know how important it is that we recognize and honor your service and commitment to the communities and...
The Insider: May 2014
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Dallas Cowboys Barry Church and JJ Wilcox raised $4,620 for Chari-T2000
Cowboys lend a hand for bowling to raise money for children with special needs Instead of packing their bags for Dallas Cowboy training camp in Oxnard, California last Saturday...
Come bowl to support Chari-T2000 with Dallas Cowboy safeties, Barry Church and J.J. Wilcox!
Main Event Frisco Saturday, July 19th 9a-1p 9375 Dallas Pkwy Frisco, TX 75034 Barry Church, Dallas Cowboy safety, is hosting a bowling event to support Chari-T2000. Barry Church is...Thank you 2014 Chari-T2000 Auction Sponsors
Thank you 2014 Chari-T2000 Auction Sponsors You are helping children with disabilities in Texas meet their full potential by providing funding for needed equipment and services. Just this year,...
Jeremiah receives much needed Doc Band with help from Chari-T2000
Chari-T2000 Success Story Jeremiah, a THERAPY 2000 patient, was in desperate need of a Doc Band orthotic helmet to help correct his plagiocephal, a flat spot on the back...
Meet New Director of Human Resources, Lisa Manderson
Lisa has served as an HR professional for over the past 10 years. She has extensive experience in benefits, compensation planning, employee engagement, and employee relations. Lisa has worked...
Expect More
Friday, March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). The date was chosen for the significance of the genetic disorder, trisomy of the 21st chromosome. One in every 691...
Congrats Erin Bellue on her election to VP Educational and Scientific Affairs of TSHA
Congratulations Erin Bellue, THERAPY 2000 Dallas SLP and Team Manager, on her election as VP of Educational and Scientific Affairs. At the annual Texas Speech Language Hearing Association (TSHA)...
The Insider: February 2014
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Resources for Children with Developmental Delays and Disabilities in Texas
In the last year, 1 in 6 children were diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability. THERAPY 2000 believes that a strong support system for the families of children...
The Insider: July 2013
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THERAPY 2000 Executive Director Ira Kirkley and family were chosen to represent foster families at plan unveiling of the Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas.
THERAPY 2000 Executive Director Ira Kirkley and his family were chosen to represent foster families in North Texas at the unveiling of plans to open the Rees-Jones Center for...
Thank you 2013 Chari-T2000 Auction Sponsors
Thank you 2013 Chari-T2000 Auction Sponsors You are helping disabled children in Texas meet their full potential by providing funding for needed equipment and services. Just this year, Chari-T2000...
T2000’s Jennifer Riley appointed to State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee
Congratulations to Jennifer Riley! Jennifer was recently appointed by Kyle Janek, Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner to the State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee. What is the State Medicaid Managed Care Advisory...
Thank You 2013 Chari-Tee 2000 Golf Tournament Sponsors
2013 Chari-Tee 2000 Golf Tournament Sponsors What a great day! The inaugural Chari-Tee 2000 Golf Tournament was a great success. The weather was perfect for a round of golf...
2012 BAYLOR STAR QUARTERBACK AND ALUM, NICK FLORENCE TO PLAY IN CHARI-TEE OFF GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR A CAUSE CLOSE TO HIS HEART
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alex Paris Tel. (214) 868-0807 Email: alexandria.paris@gmail.com 2012 BAYLOR STAR QUARTERBACK AND ALUM, NICK FLORENCE TO PLAY IN CHARI-TEE OFF GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR A CAUSE CLOSE...
Play in Chari-Tee off – Sept 27th with Nick Florence, 2012 Baylor star quarterback
Nick Florence signs on as celebrity player in Chari-Tee off Tournament Play golf with Baylor’s 2012 star quarterback Nick Florence. Nick has signed on to support the charity that helps buy therapy equipment and services for...
Chari-Tee 2000 Golf Tournament gets Diamond Sponsor in THERAPY 2000
THERAPY 2000 steps up as Diamond sponsor for C2K inaugural golf tournament As Jerre would say, “Wahoo!” THERAPY 2000 has signed on as the DIAMOND level sponsor for the...
Play the Chari-T2000 Summer Lovin’ Game!
Hey T2K Divisions- Show Chari-T2000 the love by contributing to the Summer Lovin’ campaign. You could win gift cards, a shiny new iPad and most importantly improve the lives...
Meet our New Speech Therapy Program Director, Jenny Katz, SLP
Jenny has been serving as a THERAPY 2000 Team Manager and Speech Therapist in our Fort Worth market. We are excited about have her begin her new role as...
Patient Dylan gets a new van and transfer seat from Chari-T2000
Chari-T2000’s latest van donation gives Dylan the motivation, excitement and freedom he has been craving. Dylan is a twenty-year- old patient who suffered a traumatic brain injury four years...
THERAPY 2000’s Jennifer Riley is honored with TAHC&H’s Ida Mae Hebert Meritorious Award!
THERAPY 2000’s Jennifer Riley is honored with Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice’s Ida Mae Hebert Meritorious Award! THERAPY 2000’s own Jennifer Riley, Executive Director of Business...
Team Hoyt accepts ESPY “Jimmy V ” Award
Dick and Rick Hoyt are the father-and-son team who has run 31 Boston Marathons together so far. Dick pushes his son Rick who has cerebral palsy in a wheelchair...
Important! Advocacy Alert- We need your help!
Dear T2K Family: Thank you for participating in our advocacy efforts during the legislative session! Your calls, emails and legislative visits MADE A DIFFERENCE! BECAUSE OF YOU, we made...
Timberland brand creates custom shoes for child with AFOs (Ankle Foot Orthosis)
Timberland footwear may be known for their rugged shoes but they should also be known for their “kind souls.” The footwear company based out of New Hampshire recently went...
THERAPY 2000 Case Management Success Story
This Success Story shows why a therapist and case management team, working together, can make all the difference in our patients receiving the AUQC (Absolutely Ultimate Quality of Care). Kimberley...
The Insider: April 2013
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The Insider: January 2013
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Mom Next Door- Crystal Lopez
Crystal’s daughter Journey, a THERAPY 2000 patient, has a rare disease called Mitochondrial disease. She also receives therapy for Apraxia. This month, Journey her mother and sister are on...THERAPY 2000 recently announced largest payroll deduction contributor to the Texas Home Care and Hospice PAC
THERAPY 2000 was recently announced as the largest payroll contributor to Texas Home Care and Hospice PAC. Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice (TAHC&H) The mission...
Chari-Tee Off! Save the Date Friday, September 27th.
Join us for a Chari-T2000 golf tournament at Woodbridge golf course. Please help make this event a success by grabbing some friends and playing in a foursome. We are...
We need your stuff! Donate to the C2K yard sale on April 20th!
One Man’s trash is another man’s treasure! – Famous Proverb Please donate your gently used items to the Chari-T2000 yard sale being held on Saturday, April 20th! Donations are...THERAPY 2000 makes Pediatric Home Therapy Day at Capitol a Huge Success
THERAPY 2000 descended on the Texas capitol Wednesday, February 20th to rally for pediatric in-home healthcare. Kicking off the 83rd Texas Legislative session, over 100 therapists and staff from...
A Day in the Life of a THERAPY 2000 home health speech therapist in Dallas, Texas
Watch the following video diary from Holly, a home health speech therapist in Dallas and THERAPY 2000 team member. View the THERAPY 2000 Employee Benefits Package! Fill in the...
Sensory Integration Disorder, Wild or Wilting Child? – Belinda Williams, OTR, SIPT, Executive Director of Education and QA THERAPY 2000
Sensory Integration Disorder, Wild or Wilting Child? By Belinda Williams, OTR, SIPT You would not believe the stories, unless of course you had seen it for yourself. One mother...
What is a developmental disability?
Developmental Disability – What is it? Developmental disability is a common diagnosis these days. One in six children, 15%, are currently being diagnosed with a developmental disability or delay....
Thank you Chari-T2000’s Auction Sponsors
THANK YOU SPONSORS! We can’t wait to get a jump on our holiday shopping at the 3rd annual Chari-T2000 auction on December 25th! We’ve exceeded our goal of receiving...
Watch Therapy 2000 founder discuss pediatric therapy services for East Texas children
Bob and Kaci from East Texas Live chat with Jerre van den Bent and Vanessa Richardson from Therapy 2000 discuss pediatric therapy services in East Texas. Click the picture...
Children with autism: interesting new Danish research study finds link between high fever during pregnancy to autism
A recent published study on children with autism is getting a lot of press this week. It was published in the journal Pediatrics. The authors reported that Danish women...
Chari-T2000 Auction Video
Chari-2000 Auction Video from T2K IT on Vimeo.Chari-T2000 is hosting its 3rd annual auction, can you make a donation to make this event a success?...
A.U.E.E., exciting changes from T2K Adminstrator Jerre van den Bent
A.U.E.E. from Adminstrator Jerre van den Bent On November 9th, we are formally rolling out our new leadership structure, as well as our new and deeply enhanced “menu”...
THERAPY 2000 Patient Day, Offering a Day of Activities for Special Needs Kids
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Adrianna Lacarra Direct Number: 469.533.2852 Email: Adrianna.Lacarra@t2000.com THERAPY 2000 PATIENT DAY, OFFERING A DAY OF ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS KIDS FIELD DAY PRESENTS A...
Physical Therapy Mission in Africa- by Ashley Sparks THERAPY 2000 PT
Waking up to “home health” in West Africa is a little different than what we experience on a daily basis here. Well, maybe it’s a lot different, but that’s...
Benefits of Speech Therapy
See first-hand how speech therapy positively effects the lives of kids. THERAPY 2000 News Without The Blues from T2K IT on Vimeo....
Patient Success Story: Carlyn
Carlyn was 18-months-old when I walked into her home for the first time. She looked at me with distrust while she played with small pieces of scrambled eggs. When...
Patient Success Story: Mackenzie
Makenzie has one inspiring story. She is a determined six-year-old little girl who was diagnosed with Perisylvian Syndrome at the age of two-and-a-half. She is being raised by her...
Chari-T2000 provides FM system for sisters
The Said sisters live in a very fun and very loud house. Together, seven boisterous kids live under the same roof. These adorable sisters live with their two parents,...
Raising Awareness of Disorders in China
In addition to working at THERAPY 2000, Lucy Liu, audiologist and SLP, has spent part of the last three years working on audiology and SLP projects in China. In...
Update from Haiti from Kathy Gamble, PTA
Tara Wisdom, PT, and I landed in Port au Prince, Haiti, two days after the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake, exhausted from our travel. We were volunteering for...
1 in 88 : The Untold Story
New changes in diagnosis criteria could limit autism treatment....