Abilis Announces Move of its Therapy Center at Abilis to The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center in Stamford

Abilis, the nonprofit organization providing services and support to more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families, is excited to announce that its Therapy Center at Abilis has moved to The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center at 78 Harvard Avenue in Stamford, Connecticut. The new and expanded space provides significantly more square footage, modern amenities, therapeutic spaces and equipment and room to grow for infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities and other physical and emotional needs from throughout Fairfield County.

“This move represents a transformative step forward for Abilis and the families we support,” said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis. “The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center gives us the space and resources to expand critical early intervention services, particularly our Birth to Three program, which supports children with a wide range of developmental delays, including autism diagnosis, while also providing older individuals in our community with the therapies and supports they need to live fuller, more independent lives.”

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The new facility features bright, thoughtfully designed areas and a dedicated sensory gym, allowing clinicians to provide a broader range of physical, occupational and speech therapies in a welcoming, family-centered environment. The Therapy Center at Abilis is located on the second floor of The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center, further enhancing access to comprehensive, integrated services for individuals and families throughout the community.

A cornerstone of The Therapy Center at Abilis is its Birth to Three program and its designation as an autism provider. Abilis is one of just 11 state designated providers qualified to diagnose autism and deliver intensive treatment services for children with autism spectrum disorder. This program serves infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays, or diagnosed conditions such as premature birth, low birth weight, genetic disorders or autism.

Families enter the program through a centralized state referral process that begins with a comprehensive eligibility evaluation. Clinicians use standardized assessments, often conducted in a child’s home or natural environment to determine eligibility for Birth to Three services and better understand each child’s unique and development needs.

“In addition to having our wonderful Therapy Center at Abilis in The Cohen Abilis Advancement Center, we also meet children where they are — whether that’s at home, in daycare, on the playground or in preschool, so we can truly observe how they interact with the world around them,” said Jennie Miklautsch, MEd, director of Therapeutic Services at The Therapy Center at Abilis. “Our goal is to support each child in every way possible while also empowering families with the tools and confidence they need every day.”

Early intervention has a measurable impact: nearly half of children who receive services before age three do not require additional support services by the time they reach kindergarten.

While Abilis offers specialized autism evaluations and early intervention services, The Therapy Center at Abilis also supports young children experiencing developmental, motor or speech delays who may benefit from short-term therapy. Many of these children, following targeted intervention, are able to achieve age-appropriate developmental milestones without the need for ongoing services.

The center also provides physical, occupational and speech therapy for older individuals within the Abilis community, creating a continuum of care that supports individuals throughout every stage of life.

“The demand for early intervention services has grown significantly in recent years, with more families seeking evaluations and support for developmental concerns,” noted Amy Montimurro. “Access to high-quality early intervention services has never been more important. This new space allows us to better meet that growing need and provide the highest level of care for children and families in our community.”

For more information about The Therapy Center at Abilis, visit abilis.us.

Abilis is a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families from birth throughout their lives. Founded in 1951, Abilis, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, is a leader in providing meaningful supports to the community in Fairfield County, Connecticut, in towns including Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Westport and Wilton. The organization has a long-standing reputation for individualized, high-quality care. For more information, visit www.abilis.us, or follow on Facebook @Abilis, Inc., Instagram @abilis_us or Twitter @Abilis.