OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & PHYSICAL THERAPY
FOR KIDS.
The goal of pediatric occupational therapy is to increase independence with daily activities in order to have a meaningful and productive life. The goal of pediatric physical therapy is to remediate impairments and functional limitations to improve participation and quality of life. Our goal is to make it fun!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Safe and Sound Protocol
Integrated Listening
Sensational Kids Therapy offers the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), an integrated listening therapy.
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SSP is a powerful, evidence-based therapy designed to reduce sound sensitivities and improve auditory processing, emotional regulation, and social engagement by listening to specially filtered music through headphones.
Fine Motor & Handwriting Groups
Winter Session: January 6, 2025 to March 10, 2025 (excluding 1/20 and 2/17)- 2 spots remaining in each group!
Groups meet on Mondays
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“Fine Tuned Kids” is an occupational therapy group designed for pre-K students to develop the fine motor skills necessary for everyday tasks. These skills involve the small muscles in the hands and fingers and are crucial for activities like writing and self-help skills. Meets at 2:45.
“Writing Warriors” is an occupational therapy group designed for first and second grade students to develop the fine and visual motor skills necessary for written work. This includes improving hand strength, dexterity, hand-eye coordination, bilateral coordination and handwriting. Meets at 4:45.
If interested, please contact Lisa or Shiraz at (202) 244-8089 or discuss the opportunity with your child’s current therapist.
Move, Say, & Play
Social Skills Groups
Winter Session: January 9, 2025 to February 27, 2025
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Groups run Thursdays at 4:30 and 5:30 pm- 2 spots remaining in the 5:30 group for 1st and 2nd graders!
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Due to the popularity of this group, we have added a new group on Mondays at 3:45! This session will run January 6, 2025 to March 10, 2025 (excluding 1/20 and 2/17).
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This eight-week program is appropriate for children ages 4 through 7. Groups are run by a speech therapist and an occupational therapist who utilize concepts from the Social Thinking curriculum. Target skills include appropriate peer interactions, taking turns, social language, following directions, spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and problem-solving.
Summer Camp Programs
It's time to start thinking about summer camp! Our summer intensive programs are a great way to build skills in a condensed amount of time so that your child is ready for the upcoming school year.
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Kids N Sync Intensive Program: this popular 3-week program provides children the opportunity to improve motor planning, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, visual motor skills, self-help skills, self-regulation and cooperative play. The program will be run by two occupational therapists.
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Dates: July 7, 2025 to July 24, 2025; Mon-Thurs 9:15-12:15
Ages: eligible to enter pre-k 4 or kindergarten in Fall 2025
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NEW THIS YEAR: Move, Say and Play Social Skills Camp!
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This popular weekly social skills group will now be offered as a one or two week intensive camp. Therapists will use concepts from the We Thinkers program of the Social Thinking Curriculum. Additional concepts from the SuperFlex program will be used with the older children. The program will be run by an occupational therapist and a speech-language pathologist.
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Dates: July 28, 2025 to August 7, 2025; Mon-Thurs 9:15-12:15
Ages: eligible to enter pre-k 4 or kindergarten in Fall 2025
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Dates: August 11, 2025 to August 14, 2025; Mon-Thurs 9:15-12:15
Ages: eligible to enter first, second or third grade in Fall 2025​
Let us Help with Insurance
We are an out-of-network provider. This ensures our therapists can focus their efforts on providing the highest quality service to our clients and their families. In an effort to help families with insurance reimbursement for therapy expenses, Sensational Kids Therapy will submit claims electronically to your insurance company on your behalf. Our billing department will verify benefits, obtain any necessary authorizations, and follow-up on any unpaid claims.
