Kids First in Fort Smith
Address
6601 Phoenix Ave.
Suite B
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Contact Information
- General Information and Appointments
- 479-785-9091
Hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday
- Closed
After Hours
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About Kids First in Fort Smith
Kids First Fort Smith has treatment rooms playrooms for developmental activities and therapy that can serve up to 81 children. We employ over 40 staff and contractors to serve the needs of young children with special needs in our community.
Kids First Fort Smith works in cooperation with local, area and state colleges to provide observation and training to physicians, nurses, therapists, and childhood and special education students as well as social work interns.
Our History
Our program came to Fort Smith through the encouragement of local legislators who saw a need and sought a way to help. Cooperation from Sparks Regional Medical Clinic was an important contributing factor and the hospital continues their active support of the program.
The original UAMS Kids First in Fort Smith was located in a former pediatrician’s office with three treatment rooms, and a colorful play area. Several long-time employees remember that there were a few challenges working in a small space. With growing need in the community, Kids First was relocated in July 1997 to a new facility and again in 2007 to its current location.
Appointment Information
Evaluation for enrollment at Kids First requires a referral from the child’s primary care physician.
Through the intake process, our interprofessional team of early childhood professionals, occupational, speech, and physical therapists, dietitians, and nurses works with families to conduct evaluations and collect information regarding the child and family’s strengths and needs. Results from the assessments are reviewed by the Kids First team to determine eligibility for services.
Providers at Kids First in Fort Smith
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Areas of Expertise Represented at Kids First in Fort Smith
Pediatric Occupational Therapy (Part of Rehabilitation and Therapy Services)
UAMS pediatric occupational therapy (OT)—available through UAMS Kids First—focuses on helping children build the everyday functional skills.
Pediatric Physical Therapy (Part of Rehabilitation and Therapy Services)
UAMS pediatric physical therapy (PT) focuses on helping infants, toddlers, and preschoolers build the gross-motor skills they need for everyday movement.
Pediatric Speech Therapy (Part of Rehabilitation and Therapy Services)
UAMS pediatric speech therapy (speech-language pathology) helps children strengthen communication skills and the oral-motor abilities they use every day.
Rehabilitation and Therapy Services
UAMS Health provides the highest quality rehabilitation care by using state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices.