Specialized Occupational Therapy Intensives

What Is an Occupational Therapy Intensive?

An occupational therapy intensive is a short-term, high-frequency therapy model designed to accelerate progress by providing consistent, focused intervention over a condensed period of time. Rather than spreading therapy out once per week, intensives allow children to build
momentum, strengthen emerging skills, and reinforce new movement patterns through
repetition and consistency.

At PlayStrong Intensives, therapy is delivered one-on-one and fully individualized, allowing each program to be tailored to a child’s unique physical, neurological, and functional needs.

What a PlayStrong Intensive Looks Like

Full Intensive Program

Our full intensive program consists of:

3 hours per day
4 days per week
4 consecutive weeks
100% one-on-one therapy

This model allows for deep, focused work on foundational skills while supporting endurance, regulation, and carryover. Sessions are structured but motivating, combining strength-based movement, nervous system regulation, and functional skill development through purposeful activities.

Modified Intensive Options

We also offer modified intensive programs for families who need a different structure. These may include:

Fewer hours per day
Fewer days per week
Shorter program duration

Modified intensives are customized based on the child’s needs, family schedule, and financial considerations. All programs maintain the same individualized, one-on-one approach.

Reflex Integration Intensive Program

In addition to our full and modified occupational therapy intensives, PlayStrong Intensives offers a Reflex Integration Intensive designed for children who benefit from focused neurological foundation work.

This program consists of:

1 hour per session
3 days per week
4–8 weeks in duration
100% one-on-one therapy

The Reflex Integration Intensive targets retained primitive reflexes that may impact motor control, coordination, emotional regulation, attention, and functional independence. Sessions
incorporate structured movement patterns, sensory-motor activities, and intentional repetition to support nervous system organization and improved functional performance.

Family education and home carryover strategies are integrated throughout the program to reinforce progress between sessions and beyond the intensive.

Areas of Focus During Intensives

Intensive programs are designed to support foundational skills that impact function across daily life, including:

Core strength and postural control
Motor planning and coordination
Sensory processing and regulation
Primitive reflex integration
Functional mobility and endurance
Self-care foundations and independence

Each intensive is goal-driven and adapted in real time based on how the child responds to therapy.

Family Education & Home Carryover

Family involvement is integrated throughout the intensive. Caregivers receive ongoing
education, demonstrations, and strategies during sessions to support carryover at home. Home programming is individualized and adjusted as the intensive progresses, ensuring families feel confident supporting their child beyond the clinic.

Who Intensives Are a Good Fit For

PlayStrong Intensives works with children and young adults across a wide range of diagnoses and developmental needs, including:

Cerebral palsy
Hypotonia / low tone
Motor coordination challenges
Retained primitive reflexes
Sensory regulation difficulties
Neurodivergent children and teens

Intensives are ideal for families seeking focused, short-term therapy aimed at foundational change rather than maintenance-based care.

Enrollment & Program Details

Getting Started

To participate in OT intensives at PlayStrong Intensives, families complete an intake process that allows us to fully understand each child’s needs and goals. Intake paperwork and relevant medical history are reviewed prior to the start of the program to ensure the intensive is appropriately designed and safe for your child.

Evaluation & Ongoing Assessment

Each intensive begins with a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation. Findings from the evaluation guide goal setting, session structure, and home programming. Progress is continually monitored and therapy is adjusted throughout the intensive based on the child’s response and performance.

Home Program & Carryover

Family education and home carryover are integrated throughout the intensive. At the conclusion of the program, families receive an individualized home program to support continued progress beyond the clinic.

Payment & Financial Information

PlayStrong Intensives is a private pay practice.

Initial evaluation: $250 (includes evaluation and individualized home program)
Therapy rate: $150 per hour
Program pricing: Determined based on the selected intensive structure (full or modified)

Payment structure and total cost are reviewed prior to scheduling. Deposits may be required to reserve intensive blocks, with remaining balances due at the start of the program.

PlayStrong Intensives:

Is a direct provider for Step Up for Students scholarships and working on NICA
Provides superbills upon request for families seeking potential out-of -network reimbursement

Scheduling & Availability

Intensive programs are scheduled based on availability and individualized program design. Families are encouraged to contact us early to discuss potential start dates and program options.

Our goal is to create a therapy experience that is transparent, intentional, and fully aligned with each child’s needs and family priorities.

Next Steps

If you’re interested in an occupational therapy intensive, we invite you to fill out the contact us page to schedule a consultation to discuss your child’s needs and determine the best program structure.

PlayStrong Intensives is designed for families seeking a focused, strength-based approach to therapy that supports meaningful progress in a shorter period of time.