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One of the things par-
ents enjoy most is
watching their chil-
dren learn to interact
with the world and
make new discover-
ies. When develop-
mental disabilities
interfere with age-
appropriate progres-
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whole family.
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The Play to Learn Center at Glendale Adventist Medi-
cal Center (GAMC) has been serving children with spe-
cial needs in the Glendale, Eagle Rock and surrounding
communities for more than 10 years and is one of the
only centers of its kind in the area. With GAMC as the
Title Sponsor for Glendale as a Host Town for the Special
Olympics World Games, coming to Los Angeles in July,
the community is even more focused on the importance
of helping children with special needs reach their full
potential.
“We treat children with many types of disabilities, from
delays in movement and speech to cerebral palsy, Down
syndrome and autism spectrum disorder,” says Traci Jones
Martinez, doctor of physical therapy, program manager
of the Play to Learn Center. “While our main focus is on
providing physical, occupational and speech therapy for
children of all ages, we also offer specialized programs
such as constraint-induced movement therapy, tic man-
agement and summer social skills camps.”
The dedicated professionals at the Play to Learn Center
include physical, occupational and speech-language
therapists, who work with children and families to:
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Improve communication skills, which increases social,
emotional and academic abilities.
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Develop the skills needed to play and interact at an
age-appropriate level.
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Become more independent through improved move-
ment, communication, feeding and social interaction.
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Learn to cope with the complex issues that go hand-
in-hand with a disability.
As the time for the Special Olympics draws closer, the
Play to Learn children and staff will have the opportunity
to watch some of the games. “Special Olympics athletes
are heroes to our children, who may look forward to
potentially participating in future games,” says Dr. Jones
Martinez. “The Play to Learn Center focuses on helping
children reach their highest potential in order to achieve
their goals.”
To inquire about the services offered at GAMC’s Play
to Learn Center, call
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. To learn more about
GAMC’s participation in the upcoming Special Olympic
World Games, visit
AdventistHealth.org/Glendale
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REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Play to Learn Center
staff and children with
Special Olympics ring.
Glendale Adventist Medical Center’s
legacy of healing. See page 4.
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