Children’s Institute
Children’s Institute
(706) 226-8900
hamiltonhealth@hhcs.org
Dedicated to the memory of Anna Sue Shaw, Anna Shaw Children’s Institute is a regional leader of and an advocate for the care of children who experience the challenges of developmental delays. The Institute is in the style of a treehouse and is located in a serene environment adjacent to Hamilton Medical Center. Every detail about the center was carefully designed to provide an inviting, comfortable place. Children and families are able to receive diagnoses, treatment, therapy services, and support all under one roof. For convenience, there are entrances on the lower and upper levels, with parking available on each level.
Board Certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians
Anna Shaw Children’s Institute provides evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care for children from birth to 11 with developmental delays and the behavior associated with those delays.
Caring for children with:
- Attention disorders
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Behavioral issues due to developmental delays
- Behavioral and developmental challenges due to pediatric chronic illnesses (genetic disorders, epilepsy, prematurity, diabetes, asthma, cancer)
- Developmental delays in speech, language and thinking ability
- Habit disorders
- Learning disorders
- Motor skill delays related to other conditions
- Regulatory disorders
- Visual and hearing impairments
We will proudly offer psychological testing and therapy services for children from birth to 11 who are receiving services at the institute.
Psychological services include:
- ABA Therapies
- Autism Evaluation
- Behavioral Therapy
- Developmental Evaluation
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Psychoeducational (Cognitive assessment)
- Psychological Evaluation
Comprehensive outpatient pediatric therapy programs for children from birth to 11, led by Occupational, Physical, Speech/Language Therapists are available at Anna Shaw Children’s Institute.
Interventional Services include:
- Aquatic Therapy
- Assistive Technology
- Oral Motor/Feeding Therapy
- Sensory Integration
- Neurodevelopmental Treatment
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Speech and Language Therapy (ST)
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute’s Navigator provides one-to-one assistance with resources and support for parents on their journey to obtain the best care for their child.
Assistance with:
- Agency Options
- Behavioral Intervention
- Care Coordination
- Community Support Groups
- Educational Support (including collaboration with school systems and IEP support)
- Financial Assistance
- Hippotherapy availabilities
- Legal Assistance
- Summer Camp(s)
- Transition Support
Anna Shaw Children’s Institute
1201 Burleyson Road
Dalton, GA 30720
706-226-8900