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Описание: 🌟 Exciting News from AKAP!

You’ve known All Kids Are Perfect for our life-changing PT intensives, but we’re thrilled to share that we’re adding something special to the mix: an Occupational Therapy (OT) Program that’s unlike anything you’ve seen.

Through the years, I’ve noticed something during our intensives—a need for better regulation in our kiddos, especially in sensory terms, so they can tackle the challenges of DMI with greater ease. I’ve realized that before we ask their bodies to push through the work of therapy, we need to acknowledge something deeper: the trauma many of these children have faced—from complicated births to extended hospital stays.

That’s why our new OT program will start with a trauma-informed approach to help your child feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.

From there, we’ll focus on:
✨ The Vestibular System: Using tools like a spinning board (as part of astronaut training) and our fun, signature AKAP Bounce on the trampoline to build balance and coordination.
✨ Sensory Diets: Personalized strategies to address sensory integration issues—both during the intensive and at home.

Here’s an example of why this matters: One sweet little girl started her PT intensive feeling overwhelmed. By Friday, she was hardly upset anymore. Why? Her bestie (mom) observed from a nanny cam, which gave her space to bond with her therapist—who helped her “organize” herself before each session began. Imagine if we had done one of our OT visits first!

We don’t want it to take four intensives for your child to feel calm in therapy. That’s why I’m confident that by incorporating a sensory-focused OT program, led by a professional specializing in sensory integration, we can make a difference sooner.

When I say, “trust the process,” I want you to trust me, too, when I say an OT intensive could be the perfect addition to your time at AKAP.

The journey to your child’s potential starts here—and I’m so excited to take it to the next level with you. What questions do you have for me?

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Hi, I’m Dana and I have been a pediatric physical therapist for 25 years. You can read more about my practice at the top of my channel.
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I see kids for a lot of different disabilities including developmental delay, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, genetic disorders, dystrophies, and more. I cannot give individualized medical advice on social media and you need your doctors permission to try any exercises with your child. A therapist needs to be trained in order to perform these highly skilled exercises.
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I see kids for intensives in Cary, North Carolina for 1,2, or 3 weeks for 2 visits per day. We are able to show a lot of progress with our little patients and I share that to bring hope to other parents around the world. You can find booking information at the link at the top of my channel. We also accept donations for kids that may not be able to pay for therapy. Please see 502(c)(3) link at top of channel.
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I don’t share diagnoses or personal info of each child on my page because kids aren’t defined by their diagnosis. It’s my philosophy and you can read more about it on my website which is linked at the top of my channel.
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Remember, there is an order on my page if your child is struggling with gross motor skills. Go to Instagram:
1. always start with AKAP stretch highlights (highlights are colored circles at top of Instagram page).
2. Learn about the TLR reflex in my reflex highlights.
3. Head control must come first. Watch head control highlights.
4. Lastly, watch the highlight on Instagram associated with the gross motor skills you are working on. For example: sitting.
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