Next Step Intensive Therapy Program

Intensive Physical & Occupational Therapy

We are excited to announce our new intensive therapy program for children with neurologically-based differences. Over the course of three weeks, your child will participate in physical and occupational therapy for a combined total of three hours per day, four days a week. Each individualized session may include up to 90 minutes of physical therapy and 90 minutes of occupational therapy.

This program is designed for children with a variety of neurologically-based diagnoses, including but not limited to:

• Cerebral palsy
• Spina bifida
• Pediatric stroke
• Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
• Traumatic brain injury
• Arthrogryposis
• Genetic disorders
• Other developmental diagnoses

Indicators that your child may benefit from this intensive program include:

• A slowed rate of motor acquisition relative to diagnosis and age
• Developmental plateau
• Emerging skills with limited functional carryover

Program Goals & Benefits

Research supports that intermittent bursts of intensive therapy can accelerate motor skill acquisition and help children reach the next level of functional movement more quickly. After completing the program, children often return to their traditional therapy with newly emerged milestones, increased confidence, and greater skill mastery.

Our intensive program is strength-based and targeted. Each child completes a comprehensive physical and occupational therapy evaluation before starting. This enables our team to build a tailored therapy plan aligned with the family’s goals and clinical priorities.

Goals are proposed in collaboration with your child’s ongoing therapy providers and are tracked weekly to ensure measurable progress. Depending on your child’s needs, treatment modalities may include:

• Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT)
• TheraSuit®
• Reflex integration
• Kinesiotaping
• Strengthening and endurance training
• Treadmill training
• Assistive device training
• Functional movement training
• Fine motor and visual motor integration
• Sensory and environmental modifications
• Adaptive strategies for daily living tasks