Intensive Therapy Clinic

About the Intensive Therapy Clinic at the Achievement Centers for Children

Intensive Therapy is a variation of physical and occupational therapy used with children and young adults with disabilities who receive therapy services at the Achievement Centers for Children.

Traditional therapy models usually consist of a client receiving therapy once a week for several weeks, months or even years. However, we believe that in certain situations, the client would be best served by increasing the intensity of their therapy sessions especially when timed to coincide with oncoming developmental growth spurts.

For example, instead of weekly therapy sessions that can last for months and even years, a client would spend 3 hours a day for 5 days a week, for two to three weeks at the Intensive Clinic. During this time, extensive progress is made toward a specific functional goal. The results are immediately visible and sustainable, often providing the encouragement and positive outcomes that many participants and their families are seeking.

At the Achievement Centers' Intensive Therapy Clinic, we use a variety of treatment models and techniques. Each client's customized long-term therapy and fitness plan addresses their needs at different stages of their development and is often timed to coincide with the clients' growth and developmental spurts.

Some of our most widely used therapies include the use of techniques such as:

Furthermore, the progress made during intensive therapy sessions can be extended through participation in other auxilary fitness programs such as Adapted Aquatics or other adapted recreational programs. These supplemental fitness programs are critical to the continued progress made during the intensive therapy sessions.

What makes the Intensive Therapy Clinic so unique is the dramatic results it often delivers. Some of the benefits of an Intensive Therapy model include:

The Intensive Therapy Clinic is an ideal therapy option for children, adolescents and young adults with medical conditions that significantly affect and limit their physical abilities, negatively impact the development of motor skills, and limit their level of functional independence. Children and young adults with cerebral palsy in particular are ideal candidates. For this population, traditional therapy is not always the most effective method to acquire new skills.

The Intensive Therapy Clinic is led by Therapy Services Manager, Bonnie Boenig and her team of highly-trained therapists. Currently, the Intensive Therapy Clinic is offered at the Achievement Center's Highland Hills and Westlake facilities. If you believe your child is a candidate for the Intensive Therapy Clinic, please contact us for a consultation.

You can now also see our Intensive Therapy Clinic in action by clicking below!

Families that are interested in learning more about the Intensive Therapy Clinic at the Achievement Centers can contact Bonnie Boenig at 216-292-9700 ext. 275 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .