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Occupational Therapy:

OT 4 Kids
1125 N. Patrick Henry Dr Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 237-7320
Description:
Sensory based therapy. A parent has stated that they are “firm but very nice and they use innovative techniques to get my daughter interested in less favorite activities”.

Physical Therapy:

Jill Dansey
(703)406-8400

Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy:

Chesapeake Center
6506 Loisdale Rd, Suite 300
Springfield, VA 22150-4100
Description:
The Chesapeake Center is one of Virginia’s largest providers of Early Intervention Services. They provide Early Intervention Services including multi-disciplinary evaluations in the child’s natural environment.

Dower & Associates, Inc
Description:
Dower & Associates is a multi – disciplinary private practice with a focus in speech/language, education and behavior analysis.

Physical and Occupational Services:

Good Beginnings
6231 Leesburg Pike # L1
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 536-1817

and

451 Carlisle Drive
Herndon, VA 20170
Tel: (703)481-3451
Fax: (703)536-5677

Allergist (Pediatric):

Robert Woods, MD
410-955-2795
Baltimore, MD

Dentist (Pediatric):

Robert Sears, DDS
(703) 707-2070
Herndon, VA

Feeding Clinic:

Children’s Hospital- Richmond
(804) 321-7474

Gastroenterologist:

Scott Sirlin, MD
(703) 726-9930

Therapeutic Riding:

Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program
(703) 764-0269

Movement Therapy:

Expressive Therapeutic Movement
(703)218-0751

Music Lessons:

Learn Now Music- travels to your house
(240) 687-0241

Opthamologists (Pediatric):

David Seidman, MD
(703) 620-2701
Fair Oaks, VA

Mohammad Jaafar, MD (CNMC)
(571) 226-8380
Fairfax, VA

Sibling Support:

SibShops
Sondra Wolff
(703) 597-6977

Therapeutic Listening:

Vital Sounds
(608) 278-9330

Therapeutic Listening Services:

Theraputic Recreation Services
(703) 324-5532

Tracker for Wandering:

Project Lifesaver- Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department
(703) 246-2002

Summer camps

Playheadfirst
Description:
Playheadfirst is a day camp for children ages 3 to 14 which includes an arts & crafts camp, dance camp, swimming camp, magic camp, cooking camp & scientific discovery! Popular sports summer camps for children ages 4 to 14 include basketball, baseball, lacrosse, dance & soccer camps for all levels.

Tiny Chefs
info-dc@TinyChefs.com
(301) 518-6108
Description:
For children who want to learn how to cook, ages 4-14. Tasks vary in difficulty.

Camp Holiday Trails
400 Holiday Trails Lane
Charlottesville VA, 22903
(434) 977-3781
(434) 977-8814 fax
Description:
A summer residential camp for children with medical needs and chronic illnesses and their families. All ages.

Camp Easter Seals
900 Camp Easter Seals Road
New Castle, VA 24127
(866)874-4153
(804) 287-1008 fax
Description:
Camp Easter Seals Virginia provides a traditional camping experience for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. Located in Craig County near Roanoke, VA, in a beautiful mountain setting. The camp features eight separate living cabins and various activities including an outdoor swimming pool and Craig Creek for canoeing. Communication, Self-Help, and Independent Living Skills Specialty Camps are also available.

Loudon 4-H Riding Foundation, Inc.
Leesburg, VA
(703) 771-2689
Description:
A riding camp for children with mild to severe disabilities. Ages 5-Adult

Summer Adventure Camp
Washington, DC
(202) 986-9896 X 29
Description:
A 6 week summer camp for children ages 4-11 with sensory integrations.

Stepping Stones
Fairfax, VA
(703) 876-8480
Description:
A summer camp that teaches social skills to children with Autism, ADHD and learning disabilities.

Rainbow Therapeutic Equestrian Center
8033 Ashton Avenue, Suite 105
Manassas, VA 20109
703-754-6159
rainbow@rainbowriding.org
Description:
The Rainbow Center is a non-profit organization which provides therapeutic equestrian activities to individuals with physical and mental challenges in Northern Virginia. The camp is geared towards children who will benefit from their involvement by developing self-esteem and self-confidence while receiving therapy from an equestrian activity to accommodate their specific condition..

Good Beginnings
6231 Leesburg Pike # L1
Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 536-1817
Description:
Sensory Integration group classes for children ages 3-8

Events and Places To Go In The Area:

At Play Cafe
A fun place to go for preschoolers and parents looking for food, entertainment and play. At Play Cafe offers live music, arts and crafts and is starting a music and movement class. Parents are able to hang out and chat with friends while their children play.

2254B Hunters Woods Plaza
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 391-6131

BookBonds
BookBonds offers interactive sessions for parents and children where they can read, sing and play together. Each class focuses on a different literacy based theme. The session begins with a book that is read aloud by the instructor and ends with an opportunity for parents to read to their child. Check out BookBonds to sign up for a class in the Northern Virginia Area.

Gymboree
Gymboree offers several different types of classes for children while their parents have an opportunity to talk with others who are going through similar experiences and challenges surrounding parenting. Classes include play and learn for children up to age 5, music for children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years, art for children between 18 months to 5 years, sports and a class on school skills for those between 3-5 years. Check out Gymboree for a location near you.

JW Tumbles
For children who are between the ages of 4 months to 9 years.  Programs at JW Tumbles focus on physical skills, fine and gross motor skills, spatial awareness, coordination, balance, agility, flexibility, and sports preparation. Every Friday is Kids Night out. Go out to a nice dinner while the kids hang out at JW Tumbles eating pizza, playing and watching movies. They also offer birthday party celebrations. Check out JW Tumbles for locations.

Kids N Motion
Offers fitness classes for children 5 and under, parents night out for children ages 2 to 10, open play for children 12 and under and gym and learn school focusing on art, language, science, sensory, math and fine motor skilll for children ages 5 and under.

3310 Noble Pond Way, Woodbridge, Va 22193

(703) 878-0100

Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park is a great place for kids. An antique Dentzel carousel (dating back to 1921) is open May through September. Enjoy a puppet show at the Puppet Co. or a children’s theatrical performance at Adventure Theatre. At Discovery Creek Children’s Museum, explore nature, history, and the arts through innovative educational programs and exhibits.

Classes are offered in pottery, painting, photography, glass art, and dance. See a schedule of classes. The National Park Service provides tours and visitor information throughout the park. See a map of the park.

Glen Echo Park is located at 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland. Phone: (301) 634 -2222

The Puppet Co.
A puppet theatre designed and built specifically for puppetry offers a variety of puppet performances throughout the year. Hand Puppets, rod puppets, body puppets, marionettes and shadow puppets bring children’s stories to life. Phone: (301) 320-6668.

Adventure Theatre
This children’s theater stages live productions of fables, fairy tales, popular stories, musicals and children’s classics for children ages four and up. Adventure Theatre also offers drama classes and workshops. The theatre is located in the Arcade building. Phone: (301) 634-2270.

Discovery Creek Children’s Museum
Explore science and nature through hands-on activities at this small museum inside Glen Echo Park. Outdoor environmental programs are offered for toddlers, families, school groups and scouts. Discovery Creek is located in the former Stables building. Phone: (202) 337-5111.

Carousel Schedule
April 28 - June 30
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 12 – 6 p.m.

July 1 - August 31
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 12 – 6 p.m.

September 1 - 30
Saturdays and Sundays only, 12 – 6 p.m.

Music:

Music For Little People

Birthday Parties:

Pump It Up Party

A popular place to have play time and birthday parties. Pump It Up is a great place to get out some energy with bounce houses, slides and obstacle courses.