Our Areas of Expertise
Growing Gains Therapy
Strengthening Skills, Boosting Confidence
Areas of Expertise at Growing Gains Therapy
Growing Gains Therapy empowers children to thrive by addressing a wide range of essential developmental and functional skills. Our evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach supports children across all five boroughs of NYC, helping them gain confidence and independence in their daily lives.
Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills involve the coordination of small muscle movements, especially in the hands and fingers. These skills are essential for everyday tasks such as writing, buttoning clothes, using utensils, and manipulating objects during play and school activities. Our therapists help children strengthen their dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and precision to support greater independence.
Gross Motor Skills
Gross motor skills focus on whole-body movements that require larger muscle groups, such as running, jumping, climbing, and maintaining balance. These foundational abilities play a crucial role in physical activities like sports, playtime, and navigating school environments. We help children improve their strength, balance, endurance, and coordination so they can move with confidence.
Speech Skills
Speech skills include a child's ability to produce sounds clearly and effectively for verbal communication. Our speech-language pathologists work with children who may experience challenges such as articulation delays, childhood apraxia of speech, or stuttering. By targeting clarity and sound production, we empower children to express themselves with greater ease.
Language Skills
Language skills encompass both expressive and receptive language abilities. Expressive language involves a child's ability to communicate thoughts, ideas, and needs, while receptive language focuses on understanding and processing what others say. Our therapy services help children build vocabulary, comprehension, and social language skills to support academic success and meaningful communication.
Sensory Integration
Sensory integration involves how the brain processes and responds to sensory information from the environment. Children with sensory challenges may struggle with textures, sounds, movement, or other sensory inputs, impacting their ability to focus, self-regulate, or engage with their surroundings comfortably. Our therapists provide strategies to help children better interpret and respond to sensory input, promoting self-regulation and participation in daily activities.
Visual Perceptual Skills
Visual perceptual skills are essential for understanding and interpreting visual information. These skills impact tasks such as reading, copying from the board, recognizing shapes, and navigating spaces. Our therapists help children strengthen their visual-motor integration, ensuring they can process visual input effectively for both academic and everyday tasks.
Why Choose Growing Gains Therapy?
Our team of expert physical, occupational, and speech therapists has nearly 30 years of combined experience working with children of all abilities. We focus on personalized, compassionate care and collaborate closely with families and educational teams to ensure every child receives the support they need to succeed.
