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Fall Programs - Intensive Therapeutics

Fall Programs for children with special needs -- learn to ride a bike, new dance program, teen social series at West Caldwell location

A Nonprofit Organization
(973) 771-1582

intensivetherapeutics.org

The program dates and times listed below are for our West Caldwell location:
31 Fairfield Avenue
West Caldwell, NJ 07006

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NEW OT/Speech Social Groups!

SPOT On
A group led by an occupational therapist and speech language pathologist to address social and life skills for children ages 7-12.
Day: Thursdays Time: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Cost: $60/hour
To register, click here.

Teen Social Series
A group led by an occupational therapist and speech language pathologist to address areas of concern for teens and young adults (13+).
Topics will be addressed in 6-week increments.
Day: Thursdays Time: 5:45 pm-6:45 pm Cost: $60/hour
To register, click here.

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Say & Play Groups

Say and Play Together is run by an occupational therapist AND a speech language pathologist who collaborate to address individual goals within the context of a group. Children will develop expressive, receptive, and pragmatic (social) language while moving, singing and participating in play based activities. Say and Play Together addresses gross motor, fine motor, self-help (dressing, eating, etc.) skills as well as sensory processing abilities in preparation for pre-school.

Group 1 – “Early Intervention Group: Ages 1-2+″
Mondays and Thursdays
1 pm-3 pm

Group 2 – “Pre-K Group: Ages 3-4″
Wednesdays and Fridays
1 pm-3 pm

Group 3 – “Kindergarten Readiness: Ages 4+”
Wednesdays and Fridays
3:30 pm-5 pm

Cost: $60 per hour

To register, click here.

***ALL groups start week of September 12th***

Ready, Set, RIDE!
For children 5 years and older who have had difficulty learning how to ride a two-wheeler.
Six 1-hour classes held weekly, focusing on:

- Bike management
- Balancing & coordination
- Pedaling & stopping
- Vision & perception
- Safety
- No training wheels!

6-Week Program:
Mondays, September 19 - October 24

Time: 4:30pm- 5:30pm
Cost: $270

FREE MANDATORY
presentation/screening on
Monday, September 12 at 4:30 pm.
Please bring your child, bike, and helmet to screening.

To register, click here.

Helping Hands Group

An occupational therapy program providing constraint-induced movement therapy for kids with upper extremity hemiplegia.

Time: 4:00pm- 5:30pm
Day: Mondays
Cost: $45 per hour

***Group starts Monday,
September 12th***


To register, click here.

Individual Evaluations and Treatment
Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy

Call us today to schedule a comprehensive, understandable occupational, speech or physical therapy evaluation.
We take the time to help and explain!

For more information, please call:
973-771-1582
To register, click here.

Let's Dance!
Introducing a NEW program led by a dance teacher and an occupational therapist!
Children will learn foundational ballet, modern and jazz movements. Group will also address the following skills:

  • Move with the music (rhythm and praxis)
  • Follow/imitate movements
  • Improve postural control
  • Work together as a group
  • Develop self confidence and self expression in a group

6-Week Program:
Thursdays TBD

Time: 4:30pm- 5:30pm
Cost: $270 per 6-weeks

FREE MANDATORY presentation/ screening TBD.

If interested, please email info@intensivetherapeutics.org

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