The Spokane Guild's School (SGS) program is family-based and operates twelve months annually. Treatment is specifically tailored to meet the individual needs of each child and family.  For children suspected of developmental delays, the neuromuscular center provides comprehensive assessment. Intake teams consisting of a public health nurse and family staff liaison provide in-home developmental screening, resource identification and referral.  Children are also assessed by a developmental pediatrician and a team of qualified therapists and teachers.  Teams comprised of a physical and occupational therapist, a speech pathologist, and a certified special education teacher coordinate the child’s treatment program. This unique team approach is of maximum benefit to a child, as the four disciplines work to complement one another.  Program options include:  individual therapy, toddler groups, preschool groups and home-based services. For those who qualify, a transportation program is available to transfer children to and from the toddler and preschool programs.  Children may be referred to the SGS by a physician or by self-referral.  Parents are an integral part of successful treatment and must agree to take an active role in their child’s program.  Each year, over 200 children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida, hearing or vision impairments, autism, traumatic brain injury (shaken babies) and other forms of developmental delays and rare syndromes, are all served without regard to race, gender, religion or ability to pay.