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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11/14/2025

Noah’s three-week Intensive Physical Therapy session pushed limits and built strength from the ground up!

Here’s how he got to work:
🐎 iGallop – Strengthening the core while using the TheraSuit to promote symmetry and body awareness. We’re targeting pelvic rotation and challenging him to reach outside his base of support for confidence and coordination.
🧱 Box Steps – Practicing step-ups and step-downs while wearing the TheraSuit for resistance. The TheraSuit helps him slow movements down, creating more deliberate, controlled muscle activation and strengthen his balance.
➡️ Lateral Step-Ups – While on the Galileo vibration plate to strengthen hips, increase proprioception, and build spatial awareness.
🦵 Lunges – Training symmetry and transitions by focusing on controlled movement through his weaker side. This exercise enhances stability and muscle engagement with every repetition.
🏋️ Sit-to-Stands – Deep squats on the Galileo to supercharge lower-body strength and core activation.
🫧 Bubble Pop – Using ankle dorsiflexion and toe lifts to pop bubbles encourages flexibility, balance, and coordination, skills that carry over into walking and obstacle negotiation.

Each movement builds toward more independence and confidence, one powerful step at a time. 💚

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11/12/2025

Meet Officer Mateo 🚓💙

On today’s mission, he scanned for raccoon bandits, runaway cows, and fiery emergencies — all while leveling up his powerchair skills! 🔥🐄🦝

This playful adventure targets big goals ⤵️
✨ Powerchair navigation: safely maneuvering tight spaces and turning with precision
✨ Spatial awareness: knowing where his chair is in relation to his surroundings
✨ Visual scanning & attention: locating “emergencies” from all angles
✨ Fine motor skills: collecting characters + putting them in “Critter Jail”
✨ Hand strengthening: spraying water to put out fires!

Also, he just loves being in charge of this mission! ✅

When therapy is motivating, confidence grows, and kiddos discover there are no limits to what they can do. 💪🌟

👉 Follow along for more incredible progress from our heroes in therapy!

We wanted to introduce you all to the newest member of our work family, Natalia! She is joining our Occupational Therapy...
11/10/2025

We wanted to introduce you all to the newest member of our work family, Natalia! She is joining our Occupational Therapy Crew and we’re so excited to have her with us! 💚

Here’s a little more about her:
🐱 She has two cats named Luna and Olive.
🌴 She is a Florida native.
👪 When she’s not working, you might find at the beach, gardening, doing art projects, and spending time with her family and friends!

Help Natalia feel welcome! Drop a 👋 in the comments!

11/07/2025

Building regulation, awareness, and independence one activity at a time. 💪

Myah’s three-week Intensive Occupational Therapy session focused on helping her strengthen her body awareness, improve regulation, and learn safer ways to move with control and confidence.

Here’s what that looked like 👇
🧍‍♀️ Galileo Standing – Encouraged grasping and balance while providing vibration input for body awareness and self-regulation. The heavy work helps organize her sensory system, making her more calm, focused, and cooperative for the rest of her session.
🔁 Floor Transitions – Practicing how to safely move to the floor instead of “plopping.” This builds motor planning, core control, and awareness of where her body is in space.
🧘‍♀️ Galileo Sitting – Promoted proprioceptive input through her arms and improved sitting balance. The vibration helps her regulate while strengthening postural muscles needed for seated play and daily activities.
🕸️ Spider Cage Transitions – Practicing functional movement patterns from sitting → kneeling → standing. These transitions support independence and help her safely move around her environment.
🔁 Mat Transitions – Repeating those same movement patterns on and off a raised surface to increase confidence and safety when moving on different levels at home.

Each activity was designed to help her body and brain work together, because every movement builds toward greater independence. 💪✨

👉 Follow along to see more breakthroughs from our intensive OT sessions!

11/05/2025

Dangerously determined 😎💪

During Henry’s Intensive Therapy session, he practiced sit-to-stands and independent walking, but that wasn’t the only progress we celebrated.

When Henry’s PT Tanya encouraged him to use his Tobii Dynavox AAC device, he had some strong opinions about standing up on his own… and let’s just say he didn’t hold back! 😂

Every child deserves the chance to express themselves. Whether it’s to ask for help, share a thought, or declare that therapy is “dangerous.” 💬💚

Drumroll please… 🥁And the winner of our Costume Contest is team Ratatouille, or better known as Tally and Ricky! 🏆Give t...
11/03/2025

Drumroll please… 🥁

And the winner of our Costume Contest is team Ratatouille, or better known as Tally and Ricky! 🏆

Give them a big round of applause! 👏👏

10/31/2025

Step right up! 🎟️ Our Intensive Therapy Circus is in town!
Strength, balance, coordination… and costumes that deserve a standing ovation! 🎪🎃👏

Happy Halloween to all! Be safe and have fun!

Who takes home the “Best Costume of 2025” award? 🏆The silliest day of the year has arrived at Ability Plus Therapy! 👻🧡 E...
10/31/2025

Who takes home the “Best Costume of 2025” award? 🏆

The silliest day of the year has arrived at Ability Plus Therapy! 👻🧡 Everyone is showing off their fang-tastic spirit and now it’s your turn to vote for your favorite costume! 🗳️✨

💬 Comment who you think should win!
👉 Don't forget to follow us to see who it is!
📣 Winner will be announced on Monday!

10/29/2025

Strong and steady. 💪

This month’s Intensive Therapy sessions were full of determination and progress!

💙 Maddie worked on sitting balance and head control while seated on the Galileo vibration plate to promote a neutral spine, loosen tone, and improve posture.
💚 Angelo practiced bolster sit-ups in the spider cage to strengthen his core, challenge his balance, and engage his vestibular system.
💛 Henry focused on sit-to-stands and standing balance to build lower body strength and range of motion.

Every rep, stretch, and smile moves them one step closer to greater independence! 💪

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10/27/2025

PTs represent! 🙌💪

We wouldn’t be who we are without our incredible PT team! 💪✨
Each of our therapists brings a unique perspective, skill set, and heart to every session, and it all started with their education. 🎓 No matter the mascot, the mission is the same: helping our kiddos reach new milestones every day! 🙌

Drop your alma mater in the comments and show us your school pride! 👇

It’s time to show your spirit! ✨ We’re gearing up for Spirit Week at Ability Plus Therapy and we can’t wait to see every...
10/24/2025

It’s time to show your spirit! ✨ We’re gearing up for Spirit Week at Ability Plus Therapy and we can’t wait to see everyone join in on the fun!

Here’s the details:
🪄 Monday – Magical Monday Harry Potter Day: Dress in your favorite House Colors
👯 Tuesday – Twin Day: Pick a friend and match them
🎩 Wednesday – Character Day: Dress as your favorite character
🍁 Thursday – Fall Color Day: Wear the colors of the season
👻 Friday – Costume Day: Wear your favorite costume
On October 31st, our therapists will be dressing up for an all-out costume contest and ALL kiddos are invited to vote on their favorite one! 🗳️🎭

We can’t wait to see all the creative outfits and smiling faces. Let’s make this week full of fun, laughter, and a whole lot of spirit! 💚

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

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