We recently became aware of another great organization for our readers to be aware of—TEIS, Inc.
Julie Hudak and Tara Deringor, both licensed Physical Therapists with backgrounds in business, met while working at The Children’s Institute in Pittsburgh, PA. Julie and Tara shared an office and hit it off right away. They have a lot in common, most importantly their passion to make a difference in the lives of children who are either developmentally delayed or have a disability or special need.
As independent contractors, Julie and Tara felt a lack of peer and interdisciplinary support from the rest of the EI community even though they had an extensive professional network. A few of the reasons that Julie and Tara began thinking, talking and then working toward forming TEIS (Therapeutic Early Intervention Services) were the lack of an articulated shared mission, and encouragement to increase their knowledge through continuing education beyond the requirements of the state and professional licensing organization. In addition, they longed to be part of a group of committed professionals with whom they could discuss cases (following HIPAA laws, of course) to ensure the most effective treatment plans.
TEIS was created in 2004. In addition to Julie and Tara, who were treating children at this point, there were 5 other therapists. Within 6 months TEIS grew to 12 employees providing physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
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