Related Services (OT, SLP, and More)
Comprehensive Care Tailored to Your Child’s Unique Needs
At Orchid Academy, we believe in offering a comprehensive approach to support each child’s growth. We partner with specialized providers who bring their expertise directly to our clinic, ensuring seamless, convenient access to essential therapies. Our related therapies include Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT), Music Therapy, and Yoga Therapy. Together, these services address a range of developmental areas, enhancing your child’s journey with us.
Related services are fully integrated for children enrolled in Orchid's full-day program. Part-day program participants have guaranteed access to SLP and OT, while Music Therapy and Yoga Therapy are available based on scheduling availability.
Bringing Together Experts for Holistic Growth and Development
Why Related Services Are Important
At Orchid Academy, we understand that each child’s developmental journey is unique. While Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a cornerstone of autism support, additional related services can provide targeted support for specific areas of growth. By integrating services like Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT), Music Therapy, and Yoga Therapy, we create a comprehensive, well-rounded approach to help children reach their full potential. Each therapy brings its own strengths, focusing on distinct skills that contribute to holistic development.
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP): Supports language, communication, and social skills, enabling children to express their needs and interact effectively with others.
Occupational Therapy (OT): Enhances motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living skills, fostering independence and confidence in everyday tasks.
Music Therapy: Utilizes the power of music to improve emotional regulation, social engagement, and cognitive skills, creating a fun and engaging way for children to connect and learn.
Yoga Therapy: Provides mindfulness, relaxation, and physical health benefits, helping children improve self-regulation, focus, and stress management.
Each service works in tandem with ABA therapy, creating a comprehensive support system that addresses multiple facets of a child's development.
Why Choose Orchid’s Related Services?
At Orchid Academy, our Related Services offer more than just isolated therapy sessions—they are seamlessly woven into each child’s daily experience. By working with trusted specialists, we provide coordinated care that aligns with our ABA programming, reinforcing new skills and supporting growth at every opportunity. From speech and motor skills to social engagement and self-regulation, these therapies empower children to make meaningful strides across all areas of development.
Orchid Academy ensures that your child benefits from:
Comprehensive, in-clinic support from a collaborative team.
Seamless integration of therapeutic goals throughout the day.
Prioritized access to high-quality specialists in a familiar environment.
We’re here to guide your child’s unique journey, providing the tools and support needed for success.
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
In Partnership with Sound Children’s Therapy
How This Therapy Supports Your Child:
Speech-Language Pathology helps children build essential communication skills, allowing them to express their needs, understand others, and engage socially. Through SLP, children learn functional communication, such as requesting, responding to questions, and recognizing social cues.
Target Goals:
The primary goals for SLP include improving expressive and receptive language, articulation, and conversational skills. These functional communication skills help children gain independence and confidence in their interactions, from school to home and community settings.
The Orchid Collaboration:
Working with Sound Children’s Therapy, Orchid ensures that each child’s communication goals are not only addressed during SLP sessions but reinforced throughout the entire day. While therapy sessions are limited to about an hour, Orchid’s team integrates SLP strategies into each child’s daily activities, promoting continuous learning and practice.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
In Partnership with Sound Children’s Therapy
How This Therapy Supports Your Child:
Occupational Therapy focuses on developing fine motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care abilities, all of which are crucial for everyday independence. OT sessions help children learn essential life skills like buttoning, zipping, using utensils, and writing.
Target Goals:
Key goals for OT include mastering fine motor tasks, increasing coordination, and building sensory regulation skills. These skills empower children to complete daily tasks, manage their sensory needs, and feel confident in their abilities both at home and in school.
The Orchid Collaboration:
By working closely with Sound Children’s Therapy, Orchid integrates OT goals into each child’s program beyond the one-hour therapy sessions. Our team reinforces these practical skills throughout the day, allowing children to practice and apply what they’ve learned in OT, whether during mealtime, play, or academic activities.
Yoga Therapy
How This Therapy Supports Your Child:
Yoga Therapy incorporates movement, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques to help children manage stress, build self-regulation, and increase focus. Through gentle, child-friendly yoga practices, children gain body awareness and learn calming techniques.
Target Goals:
Yoga Therapy focuses on developing self-regulation, enhancing focus, and building physical strength and coordination. These skills provide children with tools to handle stress, improve concentration, and strengthen their overall well-being.
The Orchid Collaboration:
With our yoga therapists, Orchid brings yoga techniques into each child’s day. The calming and mindfulness practices learned in therapy sessions are applied throughout daily routines, from transitions to quiet moments, ensuring these techniques become natural tools for managing emotions and focus.
Music Therapy
How This Therapy Supports Your Child:
Music Therapy uses music-based activities to foster emotional expression, social skills, and cognitive development. Through singing, rhythm exercises, and instrument play, children connect with others and practice self-expression in a fun, engaging way.
Target Goals:
Music Therapy aims to improve emotional regulation, enhance social engagement, and support cognitive growth. These sessions are designed to build confidence, encourage self-expression, and foster a positive approach to learning.
The Orchid Collaboration:
Our music therapists coordinate with the Orchid team to reinforce music therapy goals throughout the child’s day. While music therapy may be a short session, Orchid’s approach integrates music-based activities into daily routines, reinforcing emotional and social skills across different settings.
