OUR SERVICES
Making A Difference, One Child At A Time
At Gentle Care, our team provides a variety of services to children in the Philadelphia area. We believe children can experience real growth through guided learning and therapy and we are committed to building programming that serves both your child and your family. Bringing the whole family into the program ensures that you will be able to continue to support your child well after they leave our care. Above all, our commitment to child development is what helps transform the lives of young Pennsylvanians.
Our team of specialized therapists works closely with your child to meet new goals. Guided therapy for visual-motor skills, speech, learning, and physical development all work together to ensure that your child grows up in a healthy and balanced way.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
HELPS CHILDREN WITH:
- Sensitivities to touch, noise, and movement
- Difficulties with weak core, coordination, and fine motor skills
- Therapeutic listening and use of reflexes
- Developing focus and attention
- Challenges in reading
SPEECH THERAPy
HELPS CHILDREN WITH:
- Sound processing
- Language delays
- Oral motor weakness
- Articulation
- Expressive language skills and literacy
- Feeding and swallowing impairment
PHYSICAL THERAPy
HELPS CHILDREN WITH:
- Motor skills and self-care
- Balance
- Mobility
- Coordination
- Strength
- Endurance
SPECIAL INSTRUCTion
HELPS CHILDREN BUILD:
- Cognitive and social development
- Interpersonal and daily living skills
- Responses to everyday sensory and interactive experiences
Behavior Support
- Our BCBA and ABA therapists help people living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This may also include those with autism spectrum disorders.
- We collect data about patient progress to track skill building and behavior management.
- Our therapists use evidence-based methods in their practice. Consequently, this may include: reinforcement or prompting, observation, redirection, and scripting.
When you’re ready to begin your child’s journey to growth, we’re here to help! Our staff is experienced in working with children and families at any stage of therapy. We want to share our knowledge and commitment to your child’s future. We also want you to feel supported as you support your child. If you would like to learn even more about our work and programs you may qualify for, please visit our Families page.