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Here are some important facts about therapy services:
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Physical therapy works on improving gross motor skills. Gross motor skill development is important for sitting, standing, walking, balance, strength, and coordination.
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Occupational therapy addresses fine motor skill development necessary for playing, handwriting, self-feeding, and dressing. In addition, sensory processing is assessed and treated to improve attention span and behaviors.
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Speech therapy works to improve a child’s ability to understand what is said to them and to express their wants and needs verbally and nonverbally. Oral motor concerns are also addressed as they affect the child’s ability to speak clearly and to eat independently.
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We serve approximately 400 children each year.
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We have worked with a diverse group of children and have experience with over 200 diagnoses.
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The top five diagnoses we serve with include: Developmental Delay, Speech Delay, Cerebral Palsy/Neurological Disorders, Genetic Syndromes, and Sensory Processing Disorders related to Autism/behaviors/ADHD.
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Depending on your child’s diagnosis, medical concerns, and therapeutic needs, therapy can last anywhere from 6 months to several years.
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On average we see most children from 10 months to 18 months but some clients do remain in services for several years.
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Children typically come for therapy one to three times a week for anywhere from 30-60 minutes a session.
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Children will remain in therapy until it is determined that they have the skills they need to be as independent as possible.
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The main reasons we see families discontinue services are the following:
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Family’s inability to maintain the therapy schedule.
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Therapy services are transferred to the school system.
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The child has achieved maximal benefit.
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91% of children participating in therapy services at United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay d/b/a Achieve Tampa Bay, achieve increased independence in speech/language skills, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and self care skills that are a prerequisite for school readiness and social/emotional health.
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97% of parents receiving services who responded to our satisfaction survey indicate they would recommend Achieve to other parents.
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*(September 2007, Based on 100% sample of all kids in therapy for at least 6 months, n=109)
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