Programs – ORCAS Child Development Center

Navigating the Currents of Development

The Rainbow Spectrum of Support

Our programs are the carefully charted courses designed to meet every unique need. From the gentle ripples of early intervention to the strong currents of intensive therapy, we offer a full spectrum of developmental support. Each plan is as unique as the child riding the Orcas on our logo.

We welcome conditions like:

We understand that every child has a unique journey. At Orcas School, we specialize in providing tailored support for a range of developmental conditions, ensuring that each child can reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Autism:

Our programs are designed to support children on the autism spectrum, focusing on enhancing social communication, sensory regulation, and daily living skills. We create a structured yet flexible environment that respects each child’s individual needs and strengths.

ADHD:

We offer specific strategies and therapies for children with ADHD, helping them improve their focus, impulse control, and organizational skills. Our goal is to empower these children to manage their energy and attention effectively. Our program offers specific strategies and therapies for children with ADHD, helping them improve their focus, treating or managing their hyperactivity, impulse control, and organizational skills. Our goal is to empower these children to manage their energy and attention effectively.

Developmental Delays:

Our team works to identify and address delays in reaching age-appropriate milestones. Through early intervention and personalized therapy, we help children catch up and build a solid foundation for future learning and growth.

Down Syndrome:

We create a supportive and stimulating environment for children with Down syndrome, focusing on building fine and gross motor skills, communication, and independence. Our therapies are tailored to celebrate their unique abilities while addressing specific challenges.

Global Developmental Delays:

Our holistic programs are designed to support children experiencing global developmental delays. We address multiple areas of development, including cognitive, motor, social, and language skills, to ensure comprehensive progress.

Cerebral Palsy:

Our therapies for children with cerebral palsy are centered on improving mobility, muscle control, and coordination. We use specialized techniques to enhance their physical independence and overall quality of life.

Neurological Conditions

We provide therapeutic support for a range of neurological conditions, each with its own unique set of challenges. Our approach is tailored to address the specific needs of your child, focusing on improving function and quality of life.

TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury):

This is an injury to the brain caused by an external force. Our therapies aim to help children regain lost motor, cognitive, and communication skills, and manage behavioral changes.

Hemiplegia:

A condition that causes paralysis on one side of the body. We work to improve strength, coordination, and range of motion in the affected limbs, helping children become more independent in daily tasks.

Hemiparesis:

This is a less severe form of hemiplegia, causing weakness rather than full paralysis on one side of the body. Our therapies focus on strengthening muscles and improving control to enhance mobility and function.

Childhood Stroke:

This occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, leading to brain damage. We use specialized techniques to help children recover from motor, cognitive, and sensory deficits, promoting neuroplasticity.

Motor Impairment:

This is a broad term for any condition that affects a child’s ability to move. We address specific challenges with muscle tone, coordination, and balance to improve overall physical function.

Muscular Dystrophy:

A group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. Our therapies help to maintain mobility, manage symptoms, and slow the progression of muscle weakness, improving the child’s quality of life.

Speech Therapy, Special Education & Socialization Skills

Swimming Together

Development is a team effort. Our comprehensive approach brings together Speech Therapy, Special Education, and Socialization Skills training to ensure a child can thrive within their community. Our Speech-Language Pathologists help with articulation, fluency, and expressive language. Special Educators work to bridge developmental gaps and create a pathway for academic success.

Most importantly, we cultivate crucial socialization skills, teaching children how to communicate, share, and play with others. We believe that by swimming together, every child can learn to navigate the social currents and form meaningful connections.

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) & ADL (Activities of Daily Living)

Charting a Clear Course

Our ABA and ADL programs provide a clear, structured path for building foundational behaviors and independence. We use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help children learn new skills and reduce challenging behaviors in a positive, goal-oriented way. This approach is highly personalized, focusing on tangible progress.

Simultaneously, we integrate Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training to help children master essential self-care tasks, such as hygiene, dressing, and feeding, empowering them to become more independent in their daily routines.

Cognitive Functioning & Communication Skills

Finding Your Voice

Every child has a unique voice and a brilliant mind waiting to be discovered. Our programs are designed to strengthen the mental pathways that support cognitive functioning and communication. We use playful and engaging techniques to enhance problem-solving, memory, attention, and executive function.

By nurturing these skills, we help children organize their thoughts and express themselves clearly, enabling them to navigate social and academic waters with ease.

Reflex & Sensory Integration

Understanding the Ocean's Currents

Just as Orcas sense and responds to the subtle currents of the ocean, we help children process and integrate the world through their senses. Our therapists work to address challenges with sensory processing, helping a child feel safe and regulated in their environment.

We also focus on primitive reflex integration, ensuring that the foundational “hard-wiring” of the nervous system is strong and ready for development. This therapy helps create a calm and connected internal world for a child, setting the stage for all future learning.

Occupational Therapy

Navigating the Waves of Daily Life

Our Occupational Therapists are expert guides who help children master the essential skills for daily living. We focus on building independence and confidence in a way that feels like play.

This includes improving gross motor skills (such as running, jumping, walking, climbing, crawling, and throwing) and fine motor skills (like writing, eating, and other daily tasks). Our goal is to help your child ride the waves of their daily life with grace and joy.