Ability Plus Therapy

Ability Plus Therapy Using intensive pediatric physical therapy, we’ve been able to help children accomplish their dreams.
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04/29/2026

Three kiddos. Three goals. One purpose. 💚

Intensive Therapy is all about meeting each child where they are and building from there.

Here's how these three kiddos worked toward their goals:
🧘 Rhiannon had a huge win with sitting balance! She sat independently for over 10 seconds while reaching forward and returning to midline, building control, stability, and confidence.
⬆️ Chelsie went on the Galileo for Squat to Stand to work on lower extremity strength, motor planning, and postural control for functional transitions, all while reinforcing head control through full-body activation.
⚽ Jake did exercise ball push-ups to wake up his body, regulate his sensory system, and engage his core. This kind of input prepares him to focus, attend, and participate throughout the rest of his session.

Different exercises. Different goals.
One focus, building independence. 🙌

This is the power of intensive therapy!

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Happy Workiversary to Emily, Corrine, and Tanya! ✨We’re celebrating three incredible ladies and the impact they’ve made ...
04/27/2026

Happy Workiversary to Emily, Corrine, and Tanya! ✨

We’re celebrating three incredible ladies and the impact they’ve made over the years! 💚

💚 Thank you, Emily, for bringing consistency, care, and hands-on support to every session, helping kiddos build the skills they need for everyday independence.
💚 Thank you, Corrine, for supporting growth through thoughtful, individualized care, helping kids strengthen executive function, engagement, and confidence.
💚 Thank you, Tanya, for helping kids build strength, movement, and mobility, creating opportunities for greater independence every step of the way.

Their dedication, passion, and commitment to our families make a lasting difference every single day. Help us celebrate them! 🎉

04/24/2026

A small thank you for a team that does so much. 💚

Today we celebrated our OTs (and a future OT!) with a well-deserved lunch and a little something personalized, because the care, creativity, and intention they bring to every session deserves to be recognized.

They show up for our kids in the most meaningful ways and today, we got to show up for them.

Happy Occupational Therapy Month! ✨

04/22/2026

Jake took on another three-week Intensive Occupational Therapy session where every activity was designed to build the skills he needs for everyday life. 👏
⚽ Exercise Ball Push-Ups – Starting with heavy work to wake up his body, regulate his sensory system, and engage his core. This kind of input helps prepare him to focus, attend, and participate throughout the rest of his session.
🧸 Rifton Adaptive Desk Color Matching – At the Adaptive Desk, he worked on visual scanning, letter discrimination, and cognitive flexibility by matching colored bears to the correct word cards, even when the word and color didn’t match. This is a big progression from simple color matching and challenges him to process more complex visual information.
🚀 Astronaut Training – This sequence was all about strengthening vestibular, visual, and auditory integration to help him better navigate his environment.
• Spinning in both directions while seated on the board swing to activate his vestibular system
• Finger tapping to improve visual attention and coordination
• Tracking a moving light side to side while keeping his head in midline
• Side-lying spins to further challenge body awareness and regulation
• Standing visual tracking up and down to improve obstacle awareness and visual control

Every movement is helping him become more aware of his body, more regulated, and more successful in everyday activities! 🙌

Fantastic work Jake! 👏
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Your skills can do more than improve movement—they can help a child gain confidence, independence, and a greater quality...
04/20/2026

Your skills can do more than improve movement—they can help a child gain confidence, independence, and a greater quality of life.

At our clinic, we believe great therapists deserve more than just a job. You’ll work in a collaborative environment, be supported by a team that truly values you, and have the opportunity to focus on quality patient care—not just productivity.

You’ll see the impact of your work every day—not just in progress notes, but in the relationships you build and the lives of the children and families you help.

If you’re looking for meaningful work and a team that feels like home, we’d love to connect.

👉 https://www.abilityplustherapy.com/careers/ to learn more.

04/17/2026

Therapy together, but make it fun! 🍌💥

During a game of Banana Blast, these two kiddos worked on very different skills, while supporting each other every step of the way.

🍌 Leo did side-lying with reaching while in the Therasuit to work on rolling, breaking up Moro and STNR reflex patterns, strengthening the serratus and isolating arm movement from neck extension and building the foundation for more controlled, intentional reaching.
🍌 Nico did sit-to-stands and standing balance for lower extremity strength and focusing on alignment and staying centered in standing. This worked on building postural control and stability. Plus since he was in charge of pulling the bananas for himself and Leo, he had the added challenge of fine motor skills.

Sometimes the best motivation… is each other. 💚
These moments may look like play, but they’re full of purpose, connection, and progress. 🙌

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04/15/2026

Chelsie took on a three-week Intensive Physical Therapy session where every movement had a purpose and every step built on the one before it. 💪

Here’s how she got to work:
⚡ Galileo + Rifton Pacer Standing – Preparing her entire sensory-motor system for movement through increased weight bearing and vibration input. This helped her activate her extensors, find midline, and initiate head control in an upright position.
👣 Treadmill Walking – Focusing on reciprocal stepping without the need for propulsion. The treadmill guided the pattern, allowing her to build recognition and consistency with each step.
🚶 Overground Walking – Progressing to push, step, and coordinate both phases of gait. A true increase in effort, working toward more independent and controlled movement.
🕸️ Galileo + Spider Cage – Adding dynamic vestibular input and weight shifting to support head lifting and balance. The bungees allowed for freedom of movement while safely challenging her postural control.
⬆️ Galileo Squat to Stand – Building lower extremity strength, motor planning, and postural control for functional transitions—while continuing to reinforce head control through full-body activation.

The isn’t just walking. It isn’t just standing. It’s head control. When she’s upright, her whole body works together to support it, and that’s where we see the most progress.

These moments may seem small, but they are everything. They’re the foundation for independence. This is why we do intensive therapy. 🙌

Amazing work Chelsie! 👏

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04/13/2026

Looking for a team that works hard and has fun doing it? 💃
We might be your people. 😉

04/10/2026

“Who’s the leader of the board?”
“Me… King LeBron.” 👀🔥

And just like that—motivation unlocked.

Each kiddo took on The Glove Challenge using the Cognimate, combining movement, coordination, and just the right amount of friendly competition. Because when therapy feels like a game… kids push further.

🎣 Fishing Game with Lebron - Working on hand-eye coordination, visual tracking, and controlled reaching, while practicing opening and closing the hand with each catch.
💰 Treasure Game with Larry - Targeting motor planning, precision, and sustained attention through intentional movement, while building wrist flexion and extension.
🐹 Mole Game with Joiner – Focusing on reaction time, endurance, and reinforcing hand opening and closing.

And the real game-changer? The Glove Challenge leaderboard.
It builds excitement.
It creates ownership.
It gives every movement a purpose.

That final moment, moving up the board, wasn’t just about placement… It was about progress. 👏

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04/08/2026

This is what intentional, intensive therapy looks like. 💪✨

Rhiannon took on a three-week Intensive Physical Therapy session where every movement in had a purpose, and every challenge created an opportunity for growth.

🐻 Bear Reach - Working through tone and spasticity to reach forward, cross midline, and begin breaking up her STNR pattern. With support, she was able to weight bear through her right arm, building the foundation for more functional, controlled movement.
🕸️ Spider Cage Stretch - One position worked on so many skills: trunk extension, head control, weight shifting, and upper body strength, all while opening up tight hip flexors.
🪑 Spider Cage Sitting - When seated in the spider cage, she pushed against resistance to knock down her target, activating her core, improving balance, and learning how to stabilize her body while moving with purpose.
🚶 Rifton Gait Training – While walking, she practiced reciprocal stepping patterns, working toward more symmetrical, coordinated movement with every step.
🧘 Sitting Balance – A big win while practicing sitting balance! She sat independently for over 10 seconds while reaching forward and returning to midline!

These moments may seem small—but they are everything. They’re the building blocks of independence. This is why we do intensive therapy. 🙌

Amazing work Rhiannon! 💪

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04/06/2026

It’s not just our team that makes this place special…
It’s the incredible kiddos (and big kids) we get to show up for every day. 💚

If you’ve been looking for a team, and patients, like this… we’d love to connect. Check out our available positions here: https://loom.ly/oT2jvEI

04/03/2026

Meet Joe. 🎤

At the start of his OT sessions, Evan steps into his “therapy alter ego” and takes over the playlist using his Tobii Dynavox eye gaze device.

Through music, he’s not just choosing songs… he’s communicating, engaging, and connecting with everyone around him.

Moments like this remind us that communication doesn’t look one way and when kids are given the right tools, their personality shines through. ✨

And yes, it usually turns into a full singalong. 🎶

How cool would it be for Joe Jonas to see this? Help us make sure that happens and tag him in the comments!

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4450 W Eau Gallie Boulevard, Ste 180
Melbourne, FL
32934

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13212556627

Website

https://apt.bamboohr.com/careers

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