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The Children’s Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA (CRIT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering comprehensive rehabilitation services for children with neurological, muscular, and skeletal disabilities.

CRIT recognizes that a disability requires treatment from multiple perspectives, not just traditional medical rehabilitation.

Mission:

Serving children in the United States with neurological, muscular, and skeletal disabilities through a comprehensive, compassionate, state-of-the-art rehabilitation program focused on family healing and inclusion.

Vision:

Become a national leader in pediatric rehabilitation through a multidisciplinary and holistic approach that contributes to the inclusion of children with disabilities in society, improving their quality of life.

Values:

  • We love who we serve
  • We forge a culture of justice, rights, and inclusion
  • We are faithful to our mission
  • We are responsible and live our work with passion
  • We generate creative ideas, and put them into practice
  • We are resourceful and committed to sustainability in all our actions
  • We are generous and committed to transforming the lives of the families we serve regardless of their insurance or ability to pay
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
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CRIT’s model of care provides a unique approach to rehabilitation. We tailor all our services to each child and each family.

This customization is based on a plan of care approved by an attending doctor.

Our team includes physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pediatricians, nurse practioner, physical, occupational and speech therapists, social workers, counselors, recreational therapists, assistive technology technicians, genetic counselors, physicians’ assistants, as well as a team of experienced patient care professionals.

PILLARS OF OUR MODEL OF CARE

  • Physical: Comprehensive rehabilitation with the support of physicians and therapists who provide care for the daily physical challenges of life.
  • Psychological: Care to look after the mental wellness of patients and their families.
  • Social: Focus on social inclusion of the children and their families.
  • Spiritual: A religious multi-denominational program, which promotes and strengthens social values.

CONDITIONS

CRIT offers services to children with disabilities from 0 to 18 years of age, as well as their families. The center’s medical equipment and infrastructure are ideally suited to meet the following conditions:

  • Moderate to severe Cerebral Palsy
  • Brain injuries
  • Neuromuscular diseases
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Amputees and people with skeletal disorders
  • Congenital and genetic diseases
  • Developmental delays

If we don’t provide care for the condition  you are looking for, contact us and we will refer you to a hospital or center which may be able to provide support.

THERAPIES

  • Physical
  • Occupational
  • Language
  • Hydrotherapy (aquatic therapy)
  • Sensory integration
  • Assistive Technology
  • Neurodevelopmental therapy
  • Augmentative and alternative communication
  • Training for the use of motorized wheelchairs
  • Autism Evaluation

EQUIPMENT

  • Lokomat Robot for Walking Training
  • Pablo and Armeo Systems
  • Thera System: 
  • Tigo
  • Balo
  • Ego
  • Virtual reality
  • Multi-sensory room

MEDICAL TEAM

All of our specialists are committed to CRIT children and their families. We offer the following specialized services:

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
  • Pediatricians
  • Nurse Practioners
  • Nutritionists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Speech Pathologists
  • Advisors
  • Social Workers
  • Recreational therapists
  • Assistive Technology Experts
  • Medical Assistants
  • Genetic Counselors
  • Customer Service Team
  • Volunteers

Our doors are open to all children from 0 to 17.6 years old with a neurological, skeletal and/or muscular disability that limits their activities or restricts their ability to participate within society.

REGISTRATION STEPS

  • Call CRIT AT 210-257-6260. Request to enroll your child at the center. If our phone is busy, leave a message with your name and a contact phone number. A customer service representative will contact you as soon as possible.
  • The customer service representative will place your child on the waiting list, assigning them to a group or clinic, depending on their diagnosis.
  • Once a spot becomes available in the assigned group or clinic, you will be contacted by the customer service representative to schedule a preliminary evaluation.
  • On the day of your initial evaluation, we ask that you arrive one hour early with the following documents:
  • A copy of your child's medical record
  • A copy of your child's vaccination record
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Child's Birth Certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Paternity Information
  • Proof of Address
  • Proof of Income
  • Legal Documents
  • Adoption papers
  • Legal guardianship
  • Power of Attorney
  • Name Change
  • The evaluation process takes one full day. Therefore, if you live in San Antonio, we recommend that you prepare to spend one day (1) at CRIT. If you live outside of San Antonio (or the surrounding areas), we recommend that you make arrangements to spend (2) days away from home.
  • If your child is accepted into the program, you will meet with the billing specialists who will determine your financial responsibility and the cost of the rehabilitation program.
  • Once you have completed the registration, your child will be placed on the waiting list. When the space becomes available, the family will be contacted with a date for the evaluation process. We also accept patients referred by physicians from the community.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 210-257-6260.

Federica Soriano Send email
Updated within the last year

Your contribution makes a difference. It allows us to provide services to children with disabilities and their families.

You can help by making a donation, raising funds in your community or joining the volunteer team at CRIT.

Ways to Help:

  • Online Donation: Click here, follow the instructions and in less than tow minutes you will have contributed to improving the quality of life for a chile or adolescent with a disability.
  • In Person Donation: If you are in San Antonio, come by and visit CRIT. With your donation, you will contribute towards improving the quality of life for a child or adolescent with a disability.
  • Donation by Mail: Mail your donation to 10839 Quarry Park, San Antonio, TX 78233.
  • Donation by Phone: Call 210-257-6260 or text the word "TELETON" to 20-222 to donate $25.
  • Teleton USA Dream Maker: Sign up starting as low as $0.63 a day and become a sponsor. The insurance companies only cover between 30% and 40% of the cost of services for our children. The rest is covered thanks to the generous contributions made by people like you.
  • Heroes for CRIT: Your support will allow us to provide rehabilitation services to our patients while helping us shorten our waitlist, and your generousity will give life to the dreams of over 500 children and their families receiving treatment at CRIT.
  • Purchase Official Merchandise: Visit us here and purchase official merchandise. United States only.
Federica Soriano Send email
Updated within the last year