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A finalist for About.com’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Special Needs Resource in the D.C. region, Fitness for Health specializes in creating personalized therapeutic programs for children with a broad range of special needs, including:•Sensory processing disorders•Gross motor delays•Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)•Pervasive developmental disorders•Down syndrome•Asperger’s syndrome•ADD/ADHD/LD•Developmental and physical disabilities•Confidence and self-esteem issues•Emotional disturbances and anxiety disordersCollaborative, 360-Degree Plans of CareAt Fitness for Health, you get a complete team—including pediatric fitness specialists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists—working together to create a full-service plan of care that’s expertly tailored to your child’s developmental, skill, and comfort levels. As a parent, you’re involved every step of the way. Learn more about our therapeutic exercise, occupational therapy services, and physical therapy services.A More Fun Approach = Better ResultsEach plan of care combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with our innovative exergaming equipment—from a 30-foot trampoline to a 3D virtual reality gaming system—to help your child improve his or her motor skills, fitness, and self-esteem in the most fun way imaginable. Learn more about our Success Builds Success approach.Kids Programs for Every AbilityNamed on of the Washington, D.C.-region’s best special needs resources by About.com readers, Fitness for Health is a proven leader in helping children of all abilities achieve things they never thought possible. Learn more about our programs:•Fitness & Weight Management•Athletic Performance Development•Occupational Therapy•Physical Therapy, Pain Management & Rehabilitation•Special Needs Therapy•School Programs•Learning on the Move (Tutoring)

Ms. Flanagan provides speech therapy for children all along the autism spectrum, from infants through age 15. She has extensive experience working with children who exhibit oral-motor disorder, feeding difficulties, sensori-motor integration problems, apraxia and other speech disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders and difficulties with pragmatic language skills. She is certified in the Bowen technique, a technique to balance the body for improved functioning of the proprioceptive system, a Fast Forward Provider and has training in cranio-sacral therapy, Brain Gym, Kinesiology, The PROMPT technique and Debra Beckman's technique.

Ms. Flanagan provides speech therapy for children all along the autism spectrum, from infants through age 15. She has extensive experience working with children who exhibit oral-motor disorder, feeding difficulties, sensori-motor integration problems, apraxia and other speech disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders and difficulties with pragmatic language skills. She is certified in the Bowen technique, a technique to balance the body for improved functioning of the proprioceptive system, a Fast Forward Provider and has training in cranio-sacral therapy, Brain Gym, Kinesiology, The PROMPT technique and Debra Beckman's technique.

A step beyond role-play, Floreo Virtual Reality lessons offer immersive experiences in simulated real-world settings that are engaging, accessible, and motivating to address social, communication, daily living, safety, and emotional regulation skills. Suitable for Learners of all language levels and customizable to each Learner's needs. Easy to use, errorless learning that can be guided by a therapist, educator, or family member. Based on proven techniques for building social connections, managing planned and unplanned events, and responding to sensory overload. Carefully designed with sensory sensitive individuals in mind. Flexible pricing options available for organizations and families, including equipment rentals (if needed).