Our goal—maximum potential!

We promote independence, increase participation,
facilitate motor development,
improve strength, and enhance learning opportunities.
We work together with families other specialists to encourage the child in participation of daily activities and routines in home, school, and community.

Physical therapists are trained to observe and evaluate a child’s functional mobility. Their treatment is designed to promote physical abilities, fitness and wellness.  Physical therapists may recommend splinting and casting, bracing/orthotics, wheelchair and seating, and adaptive equipment.

Skills Physical Therapists  address include:

-Muscle Strength and Flexibility       -Postural Stability
-Endurance                                    -Joint Mobility
-Coordination and Balance              -Gait Training

Special Kids also offers an aquatics program to compliment a child’s land-based physical therapy.  Aquatic therapy can help a child to improve his or her strength, range of motion, coordination, balance and walking skills.